81.   China staged six war games in the past year to try to intimidate Taiwan and discourage what it perceives as a growing independence trend on the island.

82.   Dealers said the domestic market would also be influenced by the trends on the Wall Street, especially by the technology heavy Nasdaq composite.

83.   Economic Planning Agency director-general Taro Aso said wage rises should have a positive impact on the near-term trend on consumer spending.

84.   European share prices nosed ahead on Monday, defying a weaker trend on international markets, as hopes of banking sector consolidation gave markets a gentle lift.

85.   Foreign investors have in recent weeks bought little on Indian bourses in a reflection of a downward trend on emerging Asian markets, resulting from rising US interest rates.

86.   The outcome this year would depend on damage claims, interest rates and trends on financial markets.

87.   The summit was called after recent publication of figures revealing disturbing trends on unemployment and growth.

88.   The underlying bearish sentiment towards the US currency is expected to continue because of uncertainty about the trend on Wall Street and the US economy, dealers said.

89.   Wall Street hit a new record Thursday riding high on a sharp buying trend on the eve of a new easing of long-term interest rates.

90.   Zinc and lead were both steady against the general trend on continuing concern about possible strike action at Canadian producer Cominco.