21.   The stable peso also fueled investor interest in Manila shares, traders said.

22.   The strong performance of Manila shares Thursday caught market pundits by surprise.

23.   The volatile currency market also affected Manila shares, traders said.

24.   Traders said a moderate weakening of the peso in morning trading put pressure on Manila shares.

25.   Traders said the decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve to keep its interest rates unchanged failed to sustain gains made by Manila shares early in the session.

26.   Traders said a moderate weakening of the peso put pressure on Manila shares.

27.   Traders said the general positive sentiment sweeping markets in Asia helped Manila shares end with robust gains.

28.   Traders, however, doubt interest in Manila shares can be sustained.

29.   Traders said the fall of the peso against the dollar and problems plaguing index heavyweight Manila Electric Co. also dragged down Manila shares.

30.   Turbulence in the currency market sent Manila shares tumbling Wednesday to their biggest one-day loss since April, traders said.