81.   The report could help bonds if it shows the central bank downgraded its view on the economy, traders said.

82.   The report could help bonds if it shows the central bank is downgrading its view of the economy, traders said.

83.   The sessions also are helping Stonecipher bond with Condit, who, if the merger is approved, will be his new boss.

84.   To be sure, a stronger yen and weak stocks helped bonds, traders said.

85.   To be sure, a stronger yen is helping bonds by making yen-denominated debt more attractive relative to securities denominated in falling currencies.

86.   To be sure, an overnight rise in U.S. Treasury bonds may help yen bonds.

87.   To be sure, falling U.S. Treasury bond yields will help Japanese bonds by making their yields relatively more attractive.

88.   U.S. bonds were little changed in Asia after their biggest decline in two weeks in New York as investors said signs the economy may be slowing could help bonds.

89.   Weak Tokyo stocks also helped bonds by bolstering the view that the economy is lagging.

90.   What helped Australian bonds -- subdued growth and scant inflation -- boosted other markets as well.