41.   Proponents argue that a narrower spread will make the markets more competitive and efficient, increase trading volume and improve liquidity.

42.   Share prices fell slightly on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Friday as trading volumes plunged to their lowest levels in two weeks.

43.   The trading mood from thereon turned cautious going into the weekend, as trading volume shrunk gradually as investors increasingly shied away from the market due to uncertainties.

44.   Trading volume during the past three sessions have been the highest levels seen since March.

45.   Trading volume was light, however, with gains fading as the session advanced.

46.   Trading volume was light, with many market participants absent because of summer holidays.

47.   Trading volume was light, with many markets overseas still closed for the Easter holiday.

48.   Trading volume was light, which analysts attributed partly to some traders being off for the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur.

49.   With no positive news to inspire them, investors have reduced their commitment to the stock market and kept trading volume light.

50.   In Singapore, however, the euro remained stuck with trading volumes lacklustre and was not expected to show much movement during the year-end holidays, dealers said.