41.   Rioch admitted he lost his temper following a remark by McDermott.

42.   The dollar made an overnight gain in overseas markets following remarks by a top Bank of Japan official acknowledging deep concern about more possible bank failures from bad debt.

43.   The lack of apparent progress followed optimistic remarks Tuesday by chief PLO delegate Saeb Erekat, who said the months of negotiations had entered a new chapter.

44.   The new report will be watched particularly closely, since it follows remarks by Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan emphasizing the importance of consumer confidence.

45.   The selling followed remarks by German central bank President Hans Tietmeyer that the Bundesbank could raise interest rates at any time.

46.   The U.S. currency was supported overnight following remarks by a German central bank official Tuesday indicating a move to lower German interest rates.

47.   The stalemate followed optimistic remarks Tuesday by chief PLO delegate Saeb Erekat, who said the months of negotiations had entered a new chapter.

48.   The U.S. currency was supported overnight following remarks by a German central bank official Tuesday indicating a possible move to lower German interest rates.

49.   The yen gained some ground against the greenback following remarks on Wednesday that the Bank of Japan was not considering a further cut in interest rates.

50.   Traders said that decline followed remarks by German Finance Minister Theo Waigel that indicated there would be no concerted effort to help the U.S. currency.