81.   The Nikkei fell earlier in the session on mild profit-taking following sharp gains last week ahead of the long holiday weekend.

82.   The Nikkei index initially edged higher following gains on Wall Street.

83.   The U.S. dollar gained against the yen Thursday morning over uncertainty over the Japanese economy, and Tokyo stock prices slipped on mild profit-taking following recent gains.

84.   The U.S. dollar was stable against the Japanese yen Tuesday, while Tokyo stock prices rose slightly following overnight gains on Wall Street.

85.   The U.S. dollar was higher against the Japanese yen Tuesday morning, while Tokyo stock prices rose slightly following overnight gains on Wall Street.

86.   The U.S. dollar slipped against the yen Monday morning on profit-taking following recent sharp gains.

87.   Tokyo share prices fell moderately Wednesday morning on profit-taking following recent gains.

88.   Tokyo share prices fell on profit-taking during morning trading Tuesday following recent pre-election gains, while the U.S. dollar was slightly lower against the yen.

89.   Tokyo stocks declined moderately early Wednesday on profit-taking following recent gains.

90.   Tokyo stocks edged higher Wednesday following gains on Wall Street.