61.   In dollar-mark trading, the dollar was firmer on these concerns, with investors selling the mark against the dollar to cut long positions, dealers said.

62.   Against the mark, the dollar was steady as investors resisted taking fresh positions after selling the mark earlier as they reacted to developments in Russia.

63.   Dealers said they had earlier sold the mark against the dollar, betting German rates would be cut.

64.   Dealers said overseas funds were the most active buyers of the dollar against the mark, while selling the mark against sterling.

65.   Dealers said overseas funds were the most active buyers of the dollar against the mark, while selling the mark against the pound.

66.   The spokesman did not say whether the central bank had sold German marks for lire, and if so, in what amounts.

67.   Traders were hesitant to sell German marks prior to the election, and that weighed on the dollar, they said.

68.   Traders were buying the pound and selling German marks.

69.   The Bank of Italy sold marks to support the lira early on Tuesday, dealers here said.

70.   The dollar was steady against major currencies as investors refrained from selling the mark, which had been the main focus of recent trading, dealers said.