51.   The early strength, which pushed market indicators solidly higher in the opening hour of the session, reflected hopes that economic growth has slowed to a non-inflationary rate.

52.   The Hong Kong market was also pushed down by fears over a possible devaluation of the Chinese currency, brokers said.

53.   The Hong Kong market was pushed up by selective bargain-hunting following three straight sessions of declines, brokers said.

54.   The Hong Kong market was pushed up by selective buying in blue chips, especially in property stocks, brokers said.

55.   The Hong Kong market was pushed up by continued buying in telecom and banking stocks, brokers said.

56.   The market was also pushed down by worse-than-expected results from a closely-watched quarterly Bank of Japan survey tracking business sentiment.

57.   They added that prices were moving in a narrow range, however, as players await new incentives to push the market higher.

58.   They said the Hong Kong market also was pushed up by the overnight rally on Wall Street.

59.   Traders said the relatively thin volume made it easier to push the market down in a day in which retail investors were more active than institutional traders.

60.   Trading was expected to be quiet with investors waiting for a resolution to the federal budget talks in Washington before pushing the market in a firm direction.