1.   Against the yen, the dollar was supported by expectations the Bank of Japan will buy dollars for yen, traders said.

2.   The dollar held steady against the yen, supported by expectations the Bank of Japan would buy the U.S. currency to keep the yen from rising, traders said.

3.   The dollar was also supported by expectations the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates soon to cool down the economy and head off inflation.

4.   The dollar was little changed against the yen, supported by expectations Japanese interest rates will remain at historic lows.

5.   The dollar was little changed against the yen, supported by expectations the Bank of Japan will buy dollars during Asian trading hours, traders said.

6.   The dollar was little changed against the yen, supported by expectations the Bank of Japan will buy dollars for yen if the dollar drops, traders said.

7.   The dollar closed little changed in Europe against the deutsche mark, supported by expectations that sluggish economic activity would necessitate further interest rate cuts in Germany.

8.   The dollar was steady against the yen, supported by expectations the Bank of Japan will buy dollars for yen to stem its slide.

9.   Hog futures were supported by expectations for higher cash prices as cold weather in the Midwest this week slows the movement of animals.

10.   Prices also were supported by expectations for a conclusion to talks between the United States and Japan aimed at firming up feed corn inspections to identify StarLink corn.