21.   Ng said rumors Thursday that a large Japanese bank was selling part of its holdings in British bank HSBC Holdings PLC contributed to the market weakness.

22.   The market closed mildly firmer as selected leading issues posted moderate gains but bond market weakness kept the positive tone in check.

23.   The market weakness diminished demand for dollars.

24.   Analysts forecast continued market weakness into the next week.

25.   Ayudhya JF Asset Management managing director Reungvit Nanthabiwat said local market weakness was affected by external factors as there were no negative local leads.

26.   Cyclical stocks, in particular automobiles, contributed to market weakness of over the week.

27.   Dealers said some of the blue chips however managed to hold firm despite a broad market weakness.

28.   Despite the expected property market weakness in the near term, it said provisions for potential losses will likely be lower this year, boosting its earnings.

29.   This triggered buying across the board, offsetting regional market weakness.

30.   Traders said the market weakness was due mainly to a feeble bond market.