51.   Gold prices edged higher in London.

52.   Grain and soybean prices edged back up slightly Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade, recovering from a big rain-inspired selloff the previous day.

53.   Grain prices also edged lower.

54.   Grain and soybean futures prices edged higher Friday in early activity on the Chicago Board of Trade in relatively cautious trading ahead of the weekend.

55.   Grain and soybean futures prices edged higher in early activity Thursday on the Chicago Board of Trade, buoyed by positive export news.

56.   Gold prices edged higher.

57.   Grain and soybean futures prices edged higher Tuesday in early dealings on the Chicago Board of Trade following the release of crop reports by the U.S Department of Agriculture.

58.   In Hong Kong, share prices edged up slightly amid talks among local brokers that the United States may not raise interest rates this month.

59.   In other commodity markets, platinum prices edged closer to their all-time highs on the Nymex, while copper futures rose on the Comex division of Nymex.

60.   In Hong Kong, share prices edged higher in a dull session.