21.   Some investors had bet the Philippines, with its widening trade deficit and surge in dollar borrowing, could become another Thailand.

22.   Such falling demand is expected to result in a widening trade deficit in the United States, which can hurt the economy as exporters reduce production and cut jobs.

23.   Still, some clouds remain on the horizon, among them concerns about the widening trade deficit as import growth outpaces exports.

24.   The dollar may be poised to fall further against the yen in the coming week, with Japan expected to report a widening trade surplus Monday.

25.   The dollar often falls with a widening trade deficit because investors choose other markets when they see the deficit as a portent of possible problems.

26.   The dollar also could be hurt if, as expected, the U.S. reports a widening trade deficit next week.

27.   The dollar also could be hurt if, as expected, the U.S. reports a widening trade deficit this week.

28.   The dollar fell after the U.S. reported a widening trade deficit and investors grew pessimistic that a new Japanese economic stimulus plan would correct the imbalance, analysts said.

29.   The dollar was little changed against the yen as traders said a widening Japanese trade surplus was within expectations.

30.   The widening trade deficit also reflects a long-term problem for the dollar.