21.   Wheat futures dropped as expectations faded that U.S. exporters will gain a share of the world market and concern of a cold spell eased.

22.   A stronger yen boosts South Korean stocks because local exporters gain better price competitiveness against their Japanese rivals in the global market.

23.   A stronger yen boosts South Korean shares because local exporters will gain a price edge against their Japanese rivals in the global market.

24.   Tokyo stocks were mixed as brokerage shares fell and exporters gained.

25.   With a stronger yen, South Korean exporters would gain an edge in prices over their Japanese rivals.