81.   The shift in German export policy confirmed Sunday marks a gradual shift in attitudes toward Israel in the country.

82.   The weak dollar also depressed stock prices, traders said, as it gives rise to fears about more expensive German exports.

83.   The weakness of the dollar, which hit the competitiveness of German exports, also affected market confidence, Commerzbank said.

84.   They also say that the much-vaunted recovery is due to a recovery in the world economy, with a consequent increased demand for German export goods.

85.   Two thirds of German exports to the region involve capital goods, such as machine tools and electrical products.

86.   Welteke later said his remarks had been taken out of context, and that he as well as other bankers favored a strong dollar that would stimulate German exports.

87.   Nor is it obvious that a stronger mark would torpedo German exports.

88.   She suggested that the German central bank had clearly displayed its belief that a strong mark would hit German exports in the long term.

89.   The bulk of German exports involves automobile parts and machinery, while South Africa exports mainly agricultural and other primary products such as minerals.

90.   The bank was probably worried by the impact of the high mark on German exports, he said.