1.   A weaker currency erodes the value of investments in Malaysia in the home currencies of overseas investors.

2.   A weaker currency erodes the attraction for foreign investors of sterling-denominated assets.

3.   A weaker U.S. currency erodes profits when Japanese exporters convert their revenue into yen.

4.   A weaker U.S. currency erodes profits when Japanese exporters convert their revenues back into yen.

5.   That eased concern that the rising currency would erode company profits.

6.   The company said it expects to report no growth in fourth-quarter earnings, mainly because weak foreign currencies eroded the value of overseas sales.

7.   Weaker currencies erode the returns investors receive on North American assets, making securities denominated in them less attractive.

8.   A stronger U.S. currency erodes the dollar value of yen-denominated assets such as stocks.