1.   Analysts interpreted the move as evidence of the ascendancy of the MIMI over the oil sector.

2.   The move was widely interpreted as a gesture towards Israel, the announcement coinciding with the start of the fifth round of Middle East peace talks in Washington.

3.   Franco interpreted this move, not as a gesture of diplomatic expediency, but as a demonstration of western approval.

4.   Bond traders interpreted that move as signaling the strong possibility of further cuts in the months ahead.

5.   Chinese diplomats are trying to figure out how to interpret the moves.

6.   CNBC executives said both moves could be interpreted as direct counterprogramming moves against CNN.

7.   Consumers interpreted the move as a ploy to force transgenic soya down European throats.

8.   His move was widely interpreted as a move to end an unprecedented level of discontent among top brass.

9.   Investors interpreted the move as a prelude to the bank selling its branches.