11.   Stock traders around the world took that dip as a sign of continuing weakness in worldwide equities.

12.   The company blamed the continuing weakness of consumer electronics markets in Europe and the U.S. and falling demand from personal computer makers for its semiconductor and personal computer monitors.

13.   The company also said in a conference call the continuing weakness of the yen against the dollar could help Japanese carmakers boost their U.S. market share.

14.   The continuing weakness of the lira was another reason for the decision, said the bank.

15.   The report underscored continuing economic weakness and low inflation, forcing some speculators to enter the market and buy to cover their bets that bond prices would decline.

16.   There was continuing weakness in some technology issues, though.

17.   A local fund manager said the continuing weakness of the ringgit was pushing investors away from the stock market.

18.   Adding to the concern about whether the recovery has been too enthusiastic was another warning from a major company about the continuing economic weakness in Asia.

19.   Analysts said the Labor Department report, while indicating continuing weakness, probably would not be troublesome enough to provide a catalyst for a February rate cut.

20.   And important economic indicators published Wednesday suggested continuing economic weakness, particularly in Germany and France, and dampened trading on stock markets across Europe.