1.   The raising of sheep could bring some profit, while leaving land vacant could bring none.

2.   An increase in the Japanese surplus undermines the dollar because it means more dollars in the hands of Japanese exporters to sell for yen to bring profits home.

3.   An increase in the trade surplus means more dollars in the hands of Japanese exporters to sell for yen to bring profits home.

4.   An increasing Japanese trade surplus often hurts the dollar by leaving a wealth of dollars in the hands of Japanese exporters to sell for yen to bring profits home.

5.   An improved trade balance can draw investors to the U.S. currency because it means foreign exporters have fewer dollars to sell for home currencies when they bring profits home.

6.   An increase in the trade surplus often hurts the dollar because it means more dollars in the hands of Japanese exporters to sell for yen to bring profits home.

7.   An increase in the Japanese surplus undermines the U.S. currency because it means more dollars in the hands of Japanese exporters to sell for yen to bring profits home.

8.   As part of the deal, AMF agreed to build Michael Jordan Golf Centers, entertainment centers likely to bring new profit.

9.   As the dollar rises further, however, Japanese exporters are likely to sell dollars for yen to bring profits home, he added.

10.   As the surplus contracts Japanese exporters have fewer dollars to change for yen when bringing profits home.