1.   As might be expected, overall, the non-respondents were significantly more negative towards the LEA scheme.

2.   But strategists cautioned that investors should not turn negative towards technology, since it is still a growth sector.

3.   Last year at this time, the sentiment on Capitol Hill was considerably more negative towards Mexico.

4.   Youths from agricultural families and children of labourers and entrepreneurs were more negative towards immigration and aid to developing countries.

5.   Sentiment remained negative towards US equities, while Japanese stocks also rose sharply Tuesday morning, dealers said.

6.   The dollar eased but remained rangebound against major currencies in subdued Tokyo trading Tuesday, as sentiment remained negative towards the US unit, dealers said.

7.   The dollar remained rangebound against major currencies in subdued Tokyo trading Tuesday, but sentiment remained negative towards the US unit, dealers said.