81. On the stock market, traders said continued weakness in bank issues on selling from foreign investors dampened sentiment. 82. Property values and the stock market have seen sharp corrections over the past year, and every indication of continued weakness in the immediate to medium-term future. 83. Share prices in Hong Kong closed lower Monday, pushed down by the continued weakness of the Japanese currency. 84. Shares fell across the board, with high-technology issues recording sharp falls because of the continued weakness in U.S. stocks. 85. Several possible reasons for the continued weakness were cited by traders. 86. Share prices in Hong Kong closed lower, pushed down by the continued weakness of the Japanese currency. 87. Share prices fell across the board, with high-technology issues hit by the continued weakness in U.S. stocks. 88. Stock prices opened lower on continued weakness in banks and construction issues after a medium-sized Japanese contractor went under on Friday. 89. Some economists believe the Fed may cut rates before its next scheduled meeting in May given continued economic weakness in the United States and economic problems overseas. 90. Some economists believe the Fed may cut rates before its next scheduled meeting in May, given continued economic weakness in the United States and economic problems overseas. |