31.   By last month, December futures prices had tumbled back into their traditional relationship with the September and March contracts.

32.   Christmas trading statements released to date have been mixed during the most important sales period for retailers, and even companies showing growth have watched their share price tumble.

33.   Coffee prices tumbled.

34.   Cocoa prices tumbled as reports of rainfall in the Ivory Coast eased concerns that dry weather would damage its crop.

35.   Coffee prices tumbled amid speculation that Brazilians had overestimated the damage to crops from a recent cold snap.

36.   Coffee prices tumbled on doubts that Brazil will join a quota plan.

37.   COFFEE FUTURES PRICES TUMBLE Coffee futures prices tumbled after Colombia authorized private shipments of coffee to North America, a move that could help relieve tight inventories.

38.   Corn and soybean prices tumbled as hot, dry weather moved into the Midwest, improving crop conditions in fields suffering from weeks of heavy rains.

39.   Copper and lumber prices tumbled after the Government reported that housing starts fell sharply in June.

40.   Copper prices tumbled on expectations of slower demand.