41. The Czech market has been little changed for more than a week as foreign investors have avoided Czech stocks and turned to better-regulated markets in Hungary and other countries. 42. The few new investors largely avoided Mexico City. 43. The program allows international investors to avoid the South African clearing system. 44. They are traded on U.S. stock exchanges in dollars, allowing investors to avoid the problems and risk of foreign currencies. 45. This year, investors are especially avoiding troubled Japanese banks, pushing rates up even more amid the stepped-up competition for money. 46. Traders said foreign investors are avoiding the Czech stock market and waiting for developments on the domestic currency market on expectations the weakening koruna could make stocks more attractive. 47. U.S. bond investors avoided a rate increase by the Federal Reserve, even as the economy grew at a brisk pace. 48. When buying directly, investors avoid the commissions charged by banks and brokerage firms. 49. Any kind of governmental restrictions imposed on financial markets were dangerous for countries interested in attracting foreign investments because foreign investors would avoid investing there. 50. But many other investors avoided making significant moves ahead of the settlement of September Nikkei futures and options Friday. |