11.   Traders fear the crops could be damaged by frost unless they continue to accelerate their maturing process.

12.   Traders now fear that Trichet could come under pressure from Chirac to permit a weaker currency in order to promote growth and jobs.

13.   Traders feared the report would make the Federal Reserve more likely to tighten monetary policy.

14.   Copper prices fell as traders feared that high oil prices and weak stocks would slow the U.S. economy and cut demand for copper.

15.   Crude oil futures skidded in late trading Tuesday after seesawing throughout the session as traders feared weaker U.S. demand and rising inventories.

16.   Flooding in the Midwest this spring has already reduced yields, and traders feared heat damage could lead to one of the worst crop harvests in years.

17.   March corn futures also were down as traders feared potential Chinese competition would keep U.S. exports from reaching yearly government forecasts.

18.   Some currency traders also feared the attacks could weaken the Philippine peso later Wednesday.

19.   Some financial traders had feared a half-point increase in rates.

20.   Some traders had feared the recent springlike weather would cause winter wheat to develop prematurely, making it vulnerable to a killing cold snap.