1.   For all their denials, the French authorities are probably pleased to see the speculation persisting, because it helps their currency, Chaney said.

2.   Higher interest rates can help a currency by making bank deposits in the currency more attractive.

3.   Higher interest rates help a currency by making deposits denominated in it more attractive.

4.   Higher interest rates tend to help a currency by making deposits and bonds denominated in it more attractive.

5.   Higher interest rates, the flip side of lower bond prices, help a currency by making bank deposits denominated in it more attractive.

6.   Higher rates can help a currency by making deposits in it more attractive.

7.   Higher rates help a currency by making deposits and bonds denominated in it more attractive.

8.   Higher rates lure global investors to dollar deposits, helping the currency.

9.   Higher rates often help a currency by making deposits and bonds denominated in it more attractive.

10.   Higher rates tend to help a currency by making deposits denominated in it more attractive to foreign investors.