21.   The U.S. currency gained against the yen amid growing unease about an Obuchi-led government and concern over the plunge in Tokyo stock prices, traders said.

22.   The U.S. currency gains ground against the yen.

23.   He said that the currency gained from plans to contain European currencies that did not join a single currency within limits set by a modified exchange rate mechanism.

24.   In addition, the British currency gained from the strength of the dollar, which remained extremely high against the yen.

25.   Apart from the mark, the European currencies gained from the surge in the dollar.

26.   Dealers said they did not think the US currency would gain much ground as Japanese exporters were ready to sell dollars.

27.   Dealers said that the French currency also gained from the rise in the dollar.

28.   European currencies generally gained against the mark on Wednesday, especially sterling, which reacted well to the new British budget presented on Tuesday.

29.   European currencies gained ground against the mark on the back of dollar strength.

30.   Following the US decision, the Japanese currency gained ground here Wednesday.