Free traders question how far toughness can go.

Apparently traders questioned the orders, and that led to the discovery of the mistake.

But the market settled well below the day's highs, and some traders questioned whether the gains would hold.

The dollar continued to fall as traders questioned the Clinton Administration's commitment to defending it.

And some traders questioned whether the central banks could stem the dollar's fall without regular buying over the next several weeks or even months.

Several traders questioned whether the two companies might be planning a joint venture, or even bringing in another partner.

But beyond the immediate market reaction, economists and traders questioned the efficacy of such a move, especially at this time.

The dollar fell against major currencies, and some traders questioned whether the summer rally was over.

Finally, with 30-year bond yields at historic lows, traders and analysts questioned the wisdom of selling less long-term debt.

But some traders questioned whether the move might alter investor interest in the quarterly refunding auctions.