11.   The higher U.S. bond yields also weighed on the Brady market, because higher yields on U.S. bonds often discourage investors from buying riskier emerging market securities.

12.   Unexpectedly weak earnings from Motorola Inc. profit warnings from a handful of companies coupled with rising government bond yields weighed on stocks.

13.   Higher yields have weighed on stocks as it increases corporate borrowing costs, while the stronger yen hurts the earnings of exporters.