Downward momentum for market

THE Irish market remained in negative territory for the ninth day in a row.

The ISEQ was down a further 171.47 points to 9,084.62.

The financial sector dropped 152 points. Bank of Ireland was 22c lower at €16.83 while Anglo was 20c worse off at €15.20. Irish life and Permanent continued in the red declining 32c to €20.34. AIB closed at €21.67 ahead of its results today.