The political factor is what's most influencing the market. It's just a few participants who are pushing the market around.

The economic fundamentals are good and there's cash around.

Privatization means better electricity supply, a restructuring of the industry, mergers and acquisitions. Prices of electricity shares have been lagging and they have room to move up more.

The market remains very nervous and volatile. While we have the turbulence in the U.S. markets, it's best to stay clear.

I think it could last as the gains abroad are strong.

We are starting to see a perception in the market that the high oil price could have a greater impact on inflation than originally expected.

Selling was generalized across the market, with the most liquid stocks going first.

What's important is he has political backing. He probably has about 10 days to start getting things done.

When the (U.S.) market improves we improve, and when it gets worse up there it gets worse down here.