111.   Traders attributed the fall to a steep drop on Wall Street on Friday in the wake of a stronger-than-expected increase in U.S. employment figures.

112.   Trading in Tokyo remained in a narrow range as traders await the release of U.S. employment figures for May, due out Friday, for direction.

113.   Traders said prices fell as many participants sat on the sidelines ahead of the release of U.S. employment figures.

114.   Traders said the dollar edged higher in Tokyo as investors sold the yen to adjust their positions prior to the release later Friday of U.S. employment figures for June.

115.   Traders said the dollar strengthened following fresh U.S. employment figures that showed a stronger-than-expected job growth, prompting a rally in the currency.

116.   Traders were awaiting the announcement yesterday of employment figures for April.

117.   Trading was thin as many investors were sidelined ahead of the release of U.S. employment figures later Friday.

118.   French employment figures are also due out soon.

119.   He described how a feeling of job insecurity has mushroomed in Britain despite the rosy outlook painted by the official employment figures.

120.   He believed the October employment figures could show a slight improvement, but did not expect any significant change of trend before the end of the year.