21.   The lira was holding steady against the mark on Monday, surprising some traders who predicted trouble for the currency because of the close election result.

22.   The soybean oil sale to China, which the Agriculture Department announced after the close of trading Friday, surprised traders.

23.   The traders were surprised by the quick upturn, concluding that the market may have oversold during its decline in recent weeks.

24.   Traders were surprised by the quick upturn, concluding that the market may have oversold during its decline in recent weeks.

25.   The fall, the first of this year, surprised traders.