The local market just follows overseas stocks in rebounding, and the positive BEA results fanned hopes that other banks will also perform above expectations.

Tech and telecom stocks are down following overseas markets. Old-economy stocks will perform better.

Wall Street was steadier overnight and Hutchison has denied a share placement rumor, so the market rebounds.

Given the positive sentiment...it would hardly be surprising if the market does take heart from any dollar weakness even though it ignored the move higher.

We would have liked a greater opportunity to explain how openness is possible with Office. We've found a very positive reaction to our open formats and our approach, and there's a growing awareness there.

We are positive about this review, but we will be very quick to push the issue of governance to the top of the agenda.