11.   Government officials had hoped higher interest rates would attract foreign capital, bolstering the currency.

12.   Government officials hoped higher interest rates would attract foreign capital and bolster the currency.

13.   Higher rates tend to bolster a currency by making deposits in it more attractive to investors.

14.   Higher rates often bolster a currency as investors shift their money to deposits offering better returns.

15.   Higher rates often bolster the currency by making U.S. deposits more attractive.

16.   Higher rates often bolster a currency by making bank deposits denominated in that currency more attractive to investors.

17.   Higher rates often bolster the currency as investors shift money seeking better returns on their deposits.

18.   Higher interest rates often bolster the currency by encouraging investors to look for higher returns on deposits.

19.   However, the dollar rose against the deutsche marks amid prospects central banks might coordinate additional dollar purchases to bolster the currency.

20.   Officials said it is rare for the little-known bank to step forward publicly to bolster the currency of an individual country.