81.   MARKET sentiment remained soft as evidenced by a persistent and slow downward push.

82.   Market sentiment remained positive despite the declines in part because of expectations the Japanese government will take more steps to boost economic growth, traders said.

83.   Market sentiment remained steady following the recent improved demand and covering activities by oversea players, the dealer said.

84.   Market sentiment remained steady following the recent improved demand and covering activities by overseas players.

85.   Meespierson Securities analyst Angel Wu said sentiment remained weak as investors were still concerned about other regional financial markets, in particular South Korea.

86.   Market sentiment remained weak in the absence of strong incentives.

87.   Meanwhile, crude palm oil physicals closed unchanged on lacklustre trade as sentiments remained weak on lack of significant leads.

88.   Most analysts, however, agreed that the market sentiment would generally remain weak despite some big purchases from major investors.

89.   On the stock market, the Nikkei index was slightly higher on some selective buying on dips, but overall sentiment remained low following drops in U.S. stocks.

90.   On the stock market, Tokyo share prices started mixed Tuesday, but traders said sentiment remained firm.