21.   In Poland, investors are awaiting further decreases in inflation and an expected interest rate cut in April or May, analysts said.

22.   In the U.S., investors await reports on durable goods orders, existing home sales and GDP later this week for an indication of the pace of the economy.

23.   Investors also awaited a report due tomorrow on third quarter employment costs and an appearance before Congress by Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on Wednesday.

24.   Investors are also awaiting comments from Bank of Canada Gov. Gordon Thiessen for indications of his views on the state of the economy.

25.   Investors are also awaiting word on interest rates from Federal Reserve officials, who conclude their latest meeting later today.

26.   Investors are awaiting details of the bid, including how much Tomkins will pay.

27.   Investors are awaiting the release later today of U.S. consumer price data for August for clues about which way global equities markets are headed, traders said.

28.   Investors awaited employment data for September from the U.S. and market reaction to new stock listings, analysts said.

29.   Investors were also awaiting U.S. gross domestic product and new home sales figures to be released tomorrow.

30.   Investors are also awaiting reports next week on consumer prices and retail sales, for more hints about inflation and consumer spending -- a driver of economic growth.