11.   The comments may fuel calls for Mrs. Mandela to be stripped of her Cabinet seat due to a series of controversies, including allegations of bribe-taking.

12.   The dollar hit a three-year high against the yen Monday, fueled by comments suggesting Japanese support for a weaker yen.

13.   His comments fueled speculation of a possible drop in German interest rates.

14.   Observers said the comment might fuel the Chinese suspicion that a KMT permission is tantamount to encouraging an independent Taiwan as the Chiangs strongly opt for unification with China.

15.   The dollar dipped Monday against the other major currencies except sterling amid renewed bond market tensions fueled by comments from a Japanese official about the yen.

16.   The dollar gained Thursday against other currencies benefiting from speculation about a rise in key interest rates, fueled by comments from Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan.

17.   The drop was fueled by comments from Federal Reserve board governor Laurence Meyer that raised fears of higher interest rates and triggered profit-taking, dealers said.