81.   But an overly low yen is unwelcome for American manufacturers as well as for companies in the rest of Asia that must compete against cheaper Japanese products.

82.   But Goldberg warned that the prospects for buying the rumor and selling the fact are strong once the Japanese release their package since the yen is so high anyway.

83.   But the weak yen was partly to blame.

84.   Electronics companies are heavily dependent on exports, which are more profitable when the yen is weaker.

85.   Elsewhere, though hardly changed against the dollar, the yen was under continued pressure Tuesday.

86.   Finance Minister Hikaru Matsunaga told reporters Tuesday the yen is too weak and Japan is ready to take decisive action to defend it.

87.   Finance Minister Hikaru Matsunaga told reporters Tuesday the yen is too weak and Japan will take decisive action to defend it.

88.   He cautioned, however, against a steep fall, and traders said the yen was due for an increase given recent sharp declines against the greenback.

89.   Hiroshi Yoshinami, manager of Tokai Bank, said the yen also was under pressure as some investors sold yen to buy Australian dollars.

90.   If stronger stocks are the harbinger of a Japanese economic about-face, then the yen is due for a rebound, analysts said.