41.   The dollar drifted lower against most major currencies in light trading Tuesday ahead of a much-anticipated address by Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan.

42.   The dollar drifted lower against the euro and yen Thursday on profit-taking as initial excitement generated by some strong economic data faded.

43.   The dollar drifted slightly lower earlier on light domestic institution-led selling, dealers said.

44.   The dollar drifted generally higher against the major currencies Friday in light pre-weekend trading in New York.

45.   The dollar drifted in a narrow range Friday with little fresh data moving the greenback.

46.   The dollar drifted in a narrow range Wednesday in New York on the eve of a Bundesbank meeting expected to decide on German interest rates.

47.   The dollar drifted in a narrow range Friday amid movement in Washington that could ease the crisis that has shut many US government operations.

48.   The dollar drifted in a narrow range Tuesday in quiet pre-holiday trading after the Federal Reserve left key interest rates unchanged.

49.   The dollar drifted in a narrow range Friday after a brief rally in response to a surge in stocks on Wall Street.

50.   The dollar drifted in a narrow range Friday against the other major currencies except the yen following release of disappointing economic figures for US manufacturing.