61.   Thin volumes helped some metals prices to gains on the back of promised output restrictions, though the complex as a whole struggled for direction.

62.   Traders reported thin volumes last week with rugby taking over from money as the key interest.

63.   Thin post-Christmas volumes and a lack of liquidity were producing some sharp price fluctuations, said broker David Fergusson of Greenslades.

64.   Philippine share prices closed fractionally higher Monday amid thin volumes as investors stayed on the sidelines, dealers said.

65.   Philippine share prices ended fractionally higher Monday amid thin volumes as investors stayed on the sidelines, dealers said.

66.   The decline was exaggerated by a thin volume of trading before a long weekend here and in the United States.

67.   The dollar strengthened against the yen in Singapore late Wednesday in trading thin volume, dealers said.

68.   The dismal performances were traced to declines in commission income due to thin trading volume.

69.   The Frankfurt stock market also went downhill on thin volume due to the absence of numerous operators busy celebrating the Carnival holidays, traders said after the close.

70.   The London market slouched lower in thin volumes, with most City regulars still away from their desks after the holiday period.