51.   The slide prompted the central bank to buy pesos to support the currency.

52.   The slowdown is coming from the increase in interest rates needed to support currencies in Asia and calm financial markets.

53.   The TAIWAN DOLLAR rose for the second day, following the strengthening of Korean won and central bank intervention to support the currency yesterday.

54.   The U.S. currency was supported by a rebound against the yen after Japan said its merchandise trade surplus increased less than expected in June.

55.   The U.S. dollar weakened amid speculation the Bank of Japan may buy yen to support the currency.

56.   The U.S. currency was supported against the mark as concern ebbed German interest rates will rise.

57.   Today the central bank raised interest rates and restrictions on lending in a bid to help support the currency.

58.   Voters largely consider him the candidate best equipped to confront economic uncertainty, and say they would accept government cutbacks to support the currency.

59.   While higher interest rates can support a currency by increasing the attractiveness of deposits, they also hurt corporate profits by raising borrowing costs.

60.   Persson, who has led efforts to support the currency, said Sweden could be ready for a referendum next year, depending on national wage negotiations.