11.   The labor market is also strengthening, as indicated by an eighth consecutive decline last week in first-time benefits for unemployment insurance.

12.   Anwar said the ringgit and share market had strengthened in recent weeks.

13.   But recently the housing market has strengthened.

14.   Chrysler senior vice president of sales Gary Dilts was optimistic the market will strengthen despite high fuel prices and a slowing economy.

15.   The dollar and bond markets initially strengthened on the figures due to the better-than-expected export result.

16.   The treasury market strengthened slightly Tuesday, although it remained weak.

17.   Throughout the week, the market strengthened as players were cautious on technical adjustments and in line with the steadier regional markets.

18.   Tribune said business is beginning to improve at its newspaper and television properties, and the company is optimistic that the advertising market is strengthening.

19.   Goldman Sachs market strategist Abby Joseph Cohen said the market should strengthen along with the economy.

20.   Lately, financial markets had strengthened, commodity prices had fallen and investors were less fearful of risk, it said.