31.   Traders cited subdued interest from market participants ahead of the end of the Japanese fiscal year.

32.   Traders cited weaker demand from builders.

33.   Traders cited a number of positive factors, including the belief by many investors that a balanced budget agreement can be reached.

34.   Traders cited activity by domestic financial institutions in the short- and medium-term zone.

35.   Traders cited continued reports of crop problems in Australia.

36.   Traders cited foreign buying.

37.   Traders cited interest mainly from regional financial institutions and commercial banks.

38.   Traders cited no names of institutions in connection with the speculation.

39.   Traders cited some selling of dollars by exporters this morning.

40.   While local issues affected the outcome, most traders cited uncertainty in American financial markets as a drag on their markets.