1.   In financial markets, U.S. bonds were little changed after an overnight loss.

2.   Overnight losses in U.S. stock futures amid speculation Latin American banks could be in trouble also boosted the allure of bonds as a safe haven, traders said.

3.   U.S. Treasury bonds fell in Asia, extending overnight losses in New York, on concern Federal Reserve policy-makers may raise interest rates when they meet next week.

4.   Overnight losses on Wall Street also dampened sentiment in Hong Kong, they said.

5.   Overnight losses on Wall Street also encouraged selling in the Tokyo market, traders said.

6.   Philippine stocks dropped sharply Friday as a result of a weaker peso and overnight losses on Wall Street, traders said.

7.   Philippine stocks ended lower Wednesday following overnight losses on Wall Street.

8.   Philippine stocks fell sharply to a new six-year low Thursday, pressured by overnight losses on Wall Street and the weaker peso, dealers said.

9.   Asian stock markets closed mixed Tuesday, with the key index in Tokyo falling on the back of overnight losses on Wall Street.

10.   Asian stock markets closed mostly lower Friday on the back of overnight losses on Wall Street.