11.   Traders said the market was supported by expectations that the government would take steps to bring the economy back on a recovery track.

12.   Wheat futures also were supported by expectations the USDA will soon offer China new export subsidies for purchases of U.S. wheat despite the U.S.-China trade dispute.

13.   According to analysts, the franc has also been supported by expectations of a rate cut in Germany.

14.   Analysts said the gains, drive by foreign buying, were supported by expectations that banks are likely to report an improvement in fourth quarter earnings.

15.   Technology issues were supported by expectations of a strong book-to-bill ratio, due Tuesday after the close of trading.

16.   The dollar was supported by expectations of lower interest rates in Germany, which drove the mark lower against most other currencies, they said.