31.   Signs of rising U.S. prices and higher interest rates would probably lead the Bank of Canada to raise rates to support the currency.

32.   Still, a sterling sell-off would increase concern the authorities might raise interest rates to support the currency.

33.   The Bank of Canada often matches changes in U.S. interest rates to support the currency and maintain investor interest in securities priced in Canadian dollars.

34.   The Brazilian government, analysts noted, responded decisively to the Asian crisis last November by doubling interest rates and cutting spending to support its currency.

35.   The central bank sold dollars to support its currency.

36.   The Canadian dollar edged higher for a fifth day on anticipation the central bank will raise interest rates to support the currency and ensure that inflation remains low.

37.   The Clinton administration has begun discussions on providing billions of dollars in assistance to help Mexico support its currency and make payments on its national debt.

38.   The Canadian dollar fell more than a fifth of a U.S. cent, leading the Bank of Canada to buy dollars several times to support the currency.

39.   The Canadian dollar rose for a fifth day on anticipation the central bank will raise interest rates to support the currency and ensure that inflation remains low.

40.   The decline in the dollar also raises the possibility the central bank may raise rates again to support the currency.