21.   International investors exited emerging markets, triggering a rush on dollars which trampled Southeast Asian currencies.

22.   The decision of many investors to exit the market was driven primarily by the bearish market talk of all conceivable dimensions.

23.   This was because bigger firms were unable to exit the market as could lone operators without surrendering prime shop sites.

24.   Those holding a weaker hand were buying contracts to exit the market.

25.   But the climb of the dollar at the end of the week caused US investment funds to exit the market, and oil prices fell.