1.   The lira hit a record low against the German mark on Friday, despite the approval deficit cutting measures in the budget.

2.   The lira hit another record low against the German mark on Thursday.

3.   The lira hit record lows against the German mark before President Oscar Luigi Scalfaro nominated Dini, who also served as treasury minister under Berlusconi.

4.   The lira hit a low against the German mark on Friday despite the approval deficit cutting measures in the budget.

5.   The lira has hit record lows against the German mark this week.