31.   Dealers did not expect the meeting to lead to any concrete action, he said.

32.   Dealers expected an end to the talks, being conducted in New York, to be reached shortly.

33.   Dealers expected quiet trade Wednesday, with banks and stock broking firms operating for the rest of the week on skeleton staff.

34.   Dealers had expected an increase of half a point.

35.   Dealers had expected that such an influx would be enough to send prices into free-fall on a market which is already creaking under the strains of over-production.

36.   Dealers had not expected the bank to reduce the discount rate.

37.   Contrary to predictions surrounding Japanese interest rates, dealers expect US rates to be raised in the medium term.

38.   Dealers do not expect any reaction until the Asian markets open overnight Sunday.

39.   Dealers expect the fall in Frankfurt to be shortlived as the general economic trend is bullish.

40.   Dealers expect the market to pick up Monday when the players return.