Investors in early trade locked in profits, taking note of the weakness in some regional markets.

The weakness of large-capitalized blue chips dragged down major indexes, but it's still too early to say whether this round of gains has come to an end.

Trade with Europe is being hit by the strength of sterling and the weakness of the euro,

I expect the market to open lower following weakness in regional markets in early trade. The absence of any market-moving news will prevent companies from taking major positions in the market.

Team policy is not to comment on trade rumors, no matter how absurd they may be. But they are frustrating and annoying.

Japan's exports to us are only three percent of its gross domestic product (GDP), ... Their total exposure to trade is about half that of ours, in terms of percentage.