11.   That sent traders scurrying for cover amid fears of a nuclear arms race in South Asia.

12.   That sent traders scurrying for cover amid fear of further destabilization in southern Asia.

13.   The move was an attempt to combat speculation, but instead it has sent traders chasing even more desperately after the bonds already on the market.

14.   The news sent traders scrambling to buy marks, which hurt the dollar.

15.   Tightened regulations on short selling also sent traders scrambling to buy back their borrowed stocks, analysts said.

16.   In Philadelphia, meanwhile, Greenspan gave a speech on retirement benefits but refused to elaborate on the comments that sent traders into a tailspin.

17.   The weaker-than-expected August retail sales in the United States, and a rise in weekly new unemployment applications, sent traders in for the sell.

18.   Singapore rubber futures prices shot up on Thursday on bullish sentiment in Japan which sent traders short-covering as well as opening new long positions, dealers said.