11.   U.S. investors make money when currencies of their non-U.S. holdings gain versus the dollar because those securities become worth more dollars.

12.   When the dollar loses value against other currencies, stocks denominated in those currencies automatically gain in dollar value.

13.   Currency dealers normally buy options contracts to hedge their bets on whether a specific currency will gain or lose value.

14.   Estrada noted that the Philippine currency has gained against the U.S. dollar, the stock market has rallied, interest rates have declined and fuel prices fallen.

15.   Its currency gained value and foreign exchange reserves rose sharply on aid and remittances.

16.   The Brazilian currency gains strength following new agreement with IMF.

17.   The currency had gained earlier on comments from U.S. Treasury officials, traders said.

18.   The declines in Singapore and Taipei came even though the local currencies are gaining against the U.S. dollar.

19.   The Japanese currency has been gaining ground against the dollar in recent trading sessions on expectations that the next government spending plan will be bigger than earlier projected.

20.   The Israeli currency has gained slightly versus the U.S. dollar in the past year, making many imported items cheaper.