41.   The poor showing reflected weakness in US exports, particularly commercial aircraft sales, and a rise in foreign oil prices, the department said.

42.   This tension on rates reflected weakness of the franc against the mark but had not discouraged foreigners from buying, dealers said.

43.   Japanese interest rates were expected to remain low for some time to come, reflecting prolonged weakness of the economy, economists said Friday.

44.   Ministry officials said that the downward revision reflected weakness in production for pharmaceuticals and alcoholic drinks such as beer and sake.

45.   Share prices here fell sharply by mid-day on Wednesday, reflecting weakness on Wall Street and the closing of positions on the last day of the monthly settlement period.

46.   The data showed that the decline reflected mainly weakness in the building industry.

47.   The dollar fell against the yen, mainly reflecting the weakness of the dollar against the mark, dealers said.

48.   The construction sector also declined, reflecting the weakness of the property sector.

49.   The month-on-month decline recorded in August reflected weakness in microchip production machinery orders, the official said.