1.   Also cited was a Wall Street Journal report saying lower purchase of U.S. government securities by the Japanese could send yields up.

2.   Bond prices plunged for the second day in a row on Wednesday, sending Treasury yields to their highest levels since August.

3.   Bond prices fell, sending yields to their highest level in a week.

4.   Bonds dropped, sending yields to two-week highs, as traders speculated the central bank may continue to raise rates.

5.   Bonds rose as investors sought the safe harbor of U.S. Treasury securities, sending yields to the lowest levels in more than four years.

6.   A pair of economic reports yesterday led investors to believe that the economy is slowing, sending bond yields tumbling.

7.   A report showing a larger-than-expected gain in retail sales sent bond yields to their highest levels in almost six months.

8.   Broader averages fell, as a stronger-than-expected jobs report rekindled inflation concern and sent bond yields to their highest level in three months.

9.   Canadian government bonds rose, sending yields to record lows, as traders were encouraged by signs of higher consumer confidence and low interest rates.

10.   Concern that the economy and inflation could rebound this year contributed to the decline, by sending bond yields higher.