71.   Traders remain sceptical that France will manage to cut its public deficits.

72.   Traders remain worried about the lack of rainfall on US plantations and about the delay in harvesting.

73.   Traders remained cautious however ahead of corporate earnings reports that analysts say could be disappointing.

74.   Traders remained cautious on signs the Federal Reserve planned to tighten monetary policy.

75.   Traders remained focused on the negotations between the White House and Congress on the US federal budget, and the economic situation in Mexico, he said.

76.   Wachtel said traders remained concerned that the Federal Reserve would continue boosting short-term interest rates to keep the economy from overheating and igniting inflation.

77.   London stocks were lower at mid-day on Wednesday, as traders remained worried about a likely rise in US interest rates.

78.   Precipitation was expected this week, but traders remained skeptical whether it will materialize or, if it does, how much will fall.

79.   The dollar continued to edge up against other major currencies early Tuesday in New York in a calm market as traders remained cautious after the greenback plunged last week.

80.   The pound strengthened against most other currencies but traders remained cautious before the release later in the day of the quarterly report of the Bank of England.