31.   Dealers attributed the latest slump, which began Friday, to an onslaught by offshore banks and by speculators in London.

32.   Dealers attributed the softening of the local unit to a stronger greenback and importer demand for dollars.

33.   Dealers attributed the strong market sentiment that economic growth will remain modest and interest rates will move lower.

34.   Dealers attributed the decline to a steady growth in share prices due to strong performance of banks and companies.

35.   Dealers attributed the drop to investor concerns that there would be no further US interest rates cuts due to a sharp increase in job creations.

36.   Dealers attributed the slide to stronger bond yields and fears that a rising dollar will harm the performances of US companies.

37.   Dealers attributed the rally to a technical rebound, without any improvement in fundamentals.

38.   Dealers attributed the rand firmness to good dollar inflows, but said this was being tempered by import demand and profit-taking.

39.   Dealers attributed the sharp rise to strong buying in New York.

40.   Dealers attributed the slump to an onslaught by offshore banks, but central Reserve Bank governor Chris Stals said no particular factor had been identified.