31.   Analysts concluded that the dollar might be reaching the end of its plunge to record lows on world markets.

32.   Pressed over recent intense speculation about premier Juppe, who has slumped to record poll lows, he paid tribute to his courage in implementing difficult reforms.

33.   The dollar held firm in US and European trading Friday, scraping through a week that saw the US currency plunge to record lows before the markets finally stabilized.