51.   Japanese government bonds were little changed amid expectations the central bank will keep interest rates near historic lows amid signs the economy remains weak.

52.   Japanese stocks were little changed amid uncertainty that the dollar will maintain its gains against the yen, bolstering profits at Hitachi Ltd. and other exporters, traders said.

53.   Japanese bonds traded little changed amid concern that weak stocks could force investors to cover their equity losses by selling bonds for cash.

54.   Japanese bonds traded little changed amid uncertainty about the direction of stocks.

55.   Japanese government bonds fell as traders and investors watch the Bank of Japan for evidence its interest rate policy may change amid signs the economy is picking up steam.

56.   Japanese government bonds pared gains to trade little changed amid concern U.S. interest rates may be headed higher.

57.   Japanese stocks traded little changed amid uncertainty over the outlook for the domestic economy, traders said.

58.   Japanese stocks traded little changed amid uncertainty over the prospects for earnings.

59.   Japanese stocks were little changed amid concern the dollar could suffer from a stand-off over the U.S. budget.

60.   Japanese stocks were little changed amid hopes that a stronger economy will boost profits at companies such as steelmaker Kanto Specialty Steel Works Ltd., traders said.