41.   Japanese bonds tumbled from record highs as government measures to boost the real estate market propped up Tokyo stocks and dimmed the allure of fixed-income securities.

42.   Japanese bonds were little changed as investors watched to see if further government measures to stimulate the economy lead to more borrowing.

43.   Japanese bonds fell for a fourth day, as investors expected new government measures to prevent the ailing economy from deteriorating.

44.   Japanese bonds were little changed after a weaker-than-expected production report as investors gauged the effect on the economy of recent government stimulus measures.

45.   Japanese bonds were little changed as investors weighed the effects of government measures to bolster the financial system.

46.   Japanese bonds were little changed as potential government measures to support the economy offset a dismal economic outlook going into the new year.

47.   Kim said the government measures, including guarantees for foreign debt incurred by commercial banks, were only taken after consultation with the IMF.

48.   Latin America bonds fell, led by Argentine debt amid concern about delays in approval of recent government austerity measures.

49.   Liu blamed the current wool problems on the government austerity measures and smuggling.

50.   Many key government measures of manufacturing health were delayed by two partial federal government shutdowns.