11.   In CHICAGO, hog futures rose during the last hour of trading amid speculation that prices were low enough to revive retail demand for pork.

12.   In NEW YORK, coffee futures soared in the last half-hour of trading amid speculation that a return to lean stockpiles is inevitable later this year.

13.   Japanese stocks declined in early trading amid concern that a weak government will stall efforts to fix the economy, traders said.

14.   Oil prices fell in early trading amid perceptions rising crude oil imports into the U.S. will offset growing refinery demand.

15.   South African stocks rose, as the overall index rebounded in the last hour of trading amid indications the Dow Jones Industrial Average will rise, traders said.

16.   The dollar rose in quiet holiday trading amid growing expectations that the Bundesbank will cut its discount rate on loans to commercial banks.

17.   The dollar rose against the yen in European trading amid the growing perception that monetary authorities in the U.S. and Japan are committed to supporting the U.S. currency.

18.   The dollar began its decline against the yen in Asian trading amid lingering concern the Bank of Japan may sell dollars for yen to boost its sagging currency.

19.   The dollar had been little changed in earlier trading amid concern that Bundesbank officials might make such comments again, or sell dollars, to bolster the mark.

20.   The dollar fell against the yen in early Asian trading amid concern Quebec would secede from Canada.