1.   Among other benchmark stocks, properties were mixed amid concern government plans to curb rising home prices may slow apartment sales and developers earnings growth.

2.   Argentine stocks were mixed amid concern government tax measures to curb a budget shortfall will hamper economic growth.

3.   Argentine stocks were mixed amid concern about interest rates, as investors watched U.S. rates for a signal on the direction of those in Argentina, traders said.

4.   Australian stocks have also been mixed amid the same concerns.

5.   Bonds were mixed amid a varied picture on the domestic interest rate outlook.

6.   Brazil stocks were mixed amid concern a possible federal bailout of Banco do Estado de Sao Paulo SA could add to a looming budget shortfall this year.

7.   Brazilian stocks traded mixed amid concern that controversy over a proposed ceiling for top government salaries could derail civil service reform aimed at reducing government spending.

8.   Brazilian stocks traded mixed amid concern that debate over a controversial proposed ceiling for top government salaries could derail civil service reform aimed at reducing government spending.

9.   Brazilian stocks were mixed amid heavy trading in bimonthly options in Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras SA one session before expiration.

10.   Canadian stocks were mixed amid concern that higher interest rates will oush down corporate profits, analysts said.