1.   AUSTRIAN stocks are expected to rise in the days ahead, amid optimism exporters will continue to benefit from a strong U.S. dollar.

2.   Electronics exporters continued their advance, benefiting from the weak yen, global competitiveness and a dearth of promising alternatives.

3.   Exporters will continue benefiting from the strong dollar, as it makes German goods cheaper in the U.S. and increases their dollar-denominated sales.

4.   Japanese exporters will continue to sell dollars for yen to bring profits home, traders said.

5.   Japanese exporters will continue to take a hit on foreign exchange, and for the same reason Japanese investors will shy away from investing abroad.

6.   Meantime, non-OPEC exporters continued to increase production.

7.   The polarized market was pronounced as electronics exporters continued their advance, benefiting from the weak yen, global competitiveness and a dearth of promising alternatives.

8.   Until it actually happens, European exporters will continue to strive to limit their exposure to currency changes, as a fundamental part of their operations.

9.   Unlike most European markets, where weak local currencies are boosting the shares of exporters, U.K. exporters continue to labor under the weight of a strong pound.

10.   Wheat futures were mixed after Australia won a large Japanese order, suggesting competing exporters will continue to gain market share in the months ahead.