1.   As a result, expectations the euro will be weak hurt the mark.

2.   Concern over the weak euro hurts the mark because the German currency will be supplanted by the new currency.

3.   Expectations that the Bundesbank will lower rates hurt the mark against other European currencies as well, traders said.

4.   If it cuts rates, that could hurt the mark, making bank deposits denominated in the German currency less attractive.

5.   In recent weeks, there was speculation the German central bank would lower rates, which could hurt the mark by making German bonds and deposits less attractive.

6.   Lower German interest rates also hurt the mark by making mark-denominated deposits less attractive.

7.   Lower German rates could hurt the mark by making deposits there less attractive.

8.   Lower German rates hurt the mark by making mark-denominated deposits less attractive.

9.   Lower German rates often hurt the mark by making mark-denominated deposits less attractive to investors.

10.   Lower German rates often hurt the mark, prompting investors to sell the currency to park their money elsewhere in search of higher returns.