51.   Japanese bonds traded little changed amid continuing speculation about when the central bank might raise interest rates.

52.   Japanese bonds traded little changed amid expectations interest rates will remain near historic lows and dwindling concern over the amount of new bonds expected to hit the market.

53.   Japanese bonds traded little changed as dealers wait to confirm whether investors will buy a spate of local authority and government-guaranteed bonds to be sold today.

54.   Japanese bonds traded little changed as optimism global interest rates were falling offset concern rising stock prices might tempt investors to look for better returns in equities.

55.   Japanese bonds traded lower amid concern a weaker yen may cause investors to shun yen-denominated fixed-income securities.

56.   Japanese bonds traded lower for the second day as a stronger dollar increased expectations the pace of economic recovery will quicken, driving down bond prices.

57.   Japanese government bonds traded little changed as traders and investors refrained from placing bets before a late afternoon news conference by the central bank chief.

58.   Japanese government bonds traded little changed on the week amid lingering concern the Bank of Japan may raise official interest rates.

59.   Japanese bonds traded little changed as a report showing the economy may be turning the corner offset the positive effects of a series of rate cuts in Europe yesterday.

60.   Japanese bonds traded little changed as a U.S. interest rate cut, which is positive for bonds, offset concern over massive bond issuance next fiscal year.