21.   The U.S. currency rose against the mark because the yen rose against the German currency and other European currencies.

22.   The yen also is rising on speculation the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates, now at or near historic lows.

23.   The yen also rose against the dollar on the expectation the Japanese government may unveil more measures to boost the economy.

24.   The yen also rose.

25.   The yen has risen sharply against the dollar, as the Japanese central bank has intervened only half-heartedly.

26.   The yen has risen to post-World War II highs against the dollar this year.

27.   The yen rose against the dollar and other major currencies after comments by Japanese Finance Minister Wataru Kubo sparked concern Japanese interest rates might rise.

28.   The yen rose against the dollar for the fourth straight day amid speculation that Japan may unveil additional measures to stimulate its lethargic economy.

29.   The yen rose to its highest level against the deutsche mark in almost a year.

30.   The yen also rose to an eight-month high against the mark.