11.   A weaker yen allows Japanese exporters to lower prices of their goods overseas and raises the value of their dollar profits when converted into yen.

12.   In response, Brazilian soybean exporters again lowered their prices, which also put pressure on U.S. prices today, traders said.

13.   Rumors that Japanese exporters may lower their sell order levels next week when they return from Buddhist holidays pushed the dollar lower against the yen, traders said.