31.   While most main European markets struggled upward but still closed lower, Sweden offered a rare example of recovery into positive territory.

32.   With a dearth of news, the market may struggle to find direction, analysts said.

33.   A trader with a European bank here said the market was struggling to deal with a genuine currency crisis.

34.   Analysts said the market was struggling to regain momentum after several weak sessions, including a sharp selloff Monday.

35.   Commerzbank sources said Frankfurt was in a sluggish phase following the release of annual figures, which meant the market was now struggling to look for new indicators.

36.   European markets struggled to shake off losses on US markets on Friday.

37.   Trading volumes are expected to recover next week, but with little corporate or economic news on the horizon, the market could struggle for direction.

38.   The gas tanker market struggled to retain the vitality of last week.