1.   The remarks followed a court case in which a couple admitted selling counterfeit software at car boot sales.

2.   Her remarks followed similar comments by Fed Gov. Susan Phillips, leading to concern the Fed will have to raise rates as early as July.

3.   His remarks followed mounting evidence that the FBI had not been allowed to interrogate four Saudis accused of a fatal attack on a US installation in Riyadh in November.

4.   His remarks followed similar comments by U.S. Trade Rep. Charlene Barshefsky and Deputy U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers.

5.   His remarks followed an earlier report indicating rates might soon rise.

6.   His remarks followed conflicting statements from other Bundesbank officials last week as to whether they were still considering a rate cut.

7.   His remarks followed other dollar-friendly comments by Bundesbank President Hans Tietmeyer, and Sakakibara.

8.   His remarks followed an ultimatum from Powell, who publicly warned Afghanistan to turn over bin Laden or face harsh consequences.