61.   But sentiment remained negative, and market participants were skeptical about how soon the government would garner the money.

62.   But the bills have provoked controversy in Japan, where pacifist sentiment remains strong in the wake of its defeat in World War II.

63.   China have said before that they would rather avoid Malaysia in the semifinals and whether they have the same sentiment here now remains to be seen.

64.   Dealers said there was some buying of futures from public funds during Monday morning trading, but overall sentiment among investors remained bearish.

65.   Despite the slip, market players say sentiment remains strong and share prices could resume their climb next week.

66.   Despite the gains yesterday, dealers cautioned that overall sentiment remained negative, given wider concerns about the local and regional economies.

67.   Despite the lack of new inquiries, the market sentiment remained firm, the dealer added.

68.   Despite the slowdown, traders say stock market sentiment remains bullish and the Nikkei Stock Average could climb higher over the next few weeks.

69.   Dealers said sentiment remains weak as many investors retreated to the sidelines to await fresh market-moving news.

70.   Ferrer said overall market sentiment remains bearish due to uncertainties over the foreign exchange market.