61.   Traders said they will watch how U.S. bonds will perform after the U.S. releases employment figures for November later today.

62.   Trading was limited, traders said, as investors wait for U.S. employment figures to get a better view of the direction of the economy and interest rates there.

63.   U.S. Treasuries were lower in Asia amid concern employment figures scheduled for release tomorrow will show the U.S. economy is gaining strength.

64.   U.S. bonds fell in Asia as investors said stronger-than-expected employment figures released last week all but ruled out an interest rate cut later this month.

65.   U.S. Treasury bonds were little changed in Asia amid concern March employment figures out today could show inflation accelerating and give the Federal Reserve reason to raise interest rates.

66.   U.S. employment figures for June, released last Friday and showing more robust growth than expected, pushed U.S. Treasuries lower.

67.   While the national job market showed signs of strength Friday, employment figures for the New York-New Jersey region were largely stagnant.

68.   Brokers said there was continued profit-taking ahead of the scheduled release later this week of key U.S. economic data, including employment figures for October.

69.   But analysts said the employment figures were not viewed as so strong that they would encourage the Fed to be overly aggressive in efforts to cool off the economy.

70.   But he said the economy is slowing and upcoming data, particularly employment figures next week, will be crucial.