1.   At the same time, imminent entry into the World Trade Organization has raised the allure of China.

2.   Expectations U.S. rates will climb faster than those in Japan can strengthen the dollar by raising the allure of dollar assets.

3.   Higher rates in Japan often help the yen by raising the allure of some Japanese investments.

4.   Japanese bonds rose for a second day after the dollar fell against the yen, raising the allure of yen-denominated securities.

5.   U.S. bonds traded higher in Asia after the dollar rose against the yen in New York, raising the allure of dollar-denominated debt.

6.   U.S. bonds rose as declines in Asian stock markets raised the allure of Treasuries as a refuge from tumbling Asian equity markets.