41.   The problem has been aggravated by the economic problems which have dragged timber prices down.

42.   The U.S. dollar was sharply lower against the Japanese yen early Friday, while reports of losses by major banks helped drag prices down on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

43.   They said share prices also were dragged down by the continued slump in the Japanese market.

44.   There were also expectations for higher crop condition ratings, which dragged prices lower.

45.   They said prices also were dragged down by the weaker futures market.

46.   They said prices were also dragged down by the overnight fall on Wall Street.

47.   Weak market sentiment dragged the price further down, he added.

48.   Weekly export sales inspections from the USDA were disappointing, which helped drag prices down, analysts said.

49.   But then copper prices were dragged lower in afternoon trading by a negative tone in early Comex trading in New York.

50.   On the London auctions, prices were dragged down by lower demand and the arrival of poor quality leaves.