11.   Among the European currencies, the mark remained firm, continuing to benefit from debate on the speed of European integration.

12.   Among European currencies, the German mark remained weak as the market expects a reduction of the German repurchase rate eventually.

13.   Among the European currencies, the mark remained weak, giving all major currencies, including the dollar, a lift.

14.   But the mark remained firm, despite new data giving rise to the same kind of speculation about German rates.

15.   But the mark remained stable until early Thursday afternoon, by comparison with its Wednesday evening levels, though the German statistics had been announced early in the morning.

16.   Dealers here said that the mark remained very strong against all currencies.

17.   Dealers said the mark remained well supported against the yen in Asia, with investors turing to the German unit on the back of its gains against major currencies.

18.   London analysts said the mark remained overvalued and could dip further on profit-taking in the next couple of day.

19.   Meanwhile, the mark remained broadly stable, except against the peseta.

20.   The dollar really kicked off on Thursday when the mark remained at the same level after the German Bundesbank failed to lower interest rates.