11.   Regional currencies are sliding again, he said.

12.   Southeast Asian currencies also slid against the dollar.

13.   The dollar held its overnight weakness in New York, where the American currency slid on news that U.S. federal budget talks had again broken down.

14.   The currency is sliding as Saudis, anticipating a weaker economy, trade in their riyals for dollars.

15.   The Malaysian ringgit currency also slid slightly on the news.

16.   The government launched a campaign Wednesday to persuade Danes to adopt the euro -- the same day the currency slid to a new low against the dollar.

17.   The Japanese currency slid on doubts over whether Koizumi can push through his reforms.