11.  The overseas buyers seem to be checking on prices in the market to cover their positions due to the shortage of supply, another dealer said.

12.  The overseas buyers seemed to be checking on prices in the market to cover their positions due to the shortage of supply, another dealer said.

13.  A Chinese telecommunications satellite launched in late November failed to go into operation at the designated position due to a fuel leak, the Xinhua news agency said Saturday.

14.  Dealers said investors were reluctant to take fresh positions due to the bleak outlook, with heavy margin loans weighing on the market.

15.  The dollar drifted in a narrow range Thursday with traders hesitant to take positions due to the deadlock over the federal budget in Washington.