1.   The gearing would gradually improve given a strong cash flow from sales, Coombe said.

2.   The services account, part of the current account, also will be improved to give more detailed categories.

3.   The services account, part of the current account, has also been improved to give more detailed categories.

4.   The services account will also be improved to give more detailed categories.

5.   A futures dealer said sentiments in the market had improved given the rebound in Hong Kong.