11.   The uncertainty created by the unexpected dismissal drove the French franc and French markets lower on Monday.

12.   Japanese share prices closed marginally lower on Thursday with the key market barometer lifted off its earlier lows by steady bargain-hunting, brokers said.

13.   Japanese share prices closed marginally lower on Thursday with the Nikkei stock average lifted off its earlier lows by steady bargain-hunting, brokers said.

14.   Philippine share prices closed marginally lower on Tuesday as the market corrected after a five-day rally, analysts said.

15.   Sterling also eased, and analysts expect the Bank of England to lower interest rates on Thursday.

16.   The flag will also be lowered on Friday during her funeral.

17.   The mark remained firm - and Hammett said that if the Bundesbank does not lower its key rates on Wednesday, the mark might firm further.