31.   This is the first time, though, that currency traders will be watching the proceedings with interest.

32.   This time around currency traders will be watching the proceedings more closely than usual.

33.   This week, traders will be watching a spate of economic reports out of the U.S. and Japan.

34.   To be sure, traders are still watching the Bank of Canada closely for hints that it may raise rates again to cool growth.

35.   Traders also are watching for a slew of economic reports out of the U.S. this week for new impetus.

36.   Traders also are watching weather forecasts for the first sign of a fall frost, which traditionally comes in September or October.

37.   Traders also will watch the expiration of January contracts on soybeans and soy products, which end floor trading today.

38.   Traders are now watching economic reports in both countries closely for further insight into the direction of North American lending rates.

39.   Traders are watching the developing weather in the Plains, where snow and freezing rain is expected tonight, according to Weather Services Corp. in Lexington, Massachusetts.

40.   Traders are watching the progress of Hurricane Fran on the East Coast, which could bring significant amounts of rain to parts of Ohio and Indiana.