111.   The fall in the yen reduced Japanese earnings when converted into French francs.

112.   The dollar also gained against the French franc, Swiss franc and the Italian lira.

113.   The dollar also rose against European currencies, boosted by the strength of the French franc against the mark.

114.   The dollar also rose to four-month highs against the Swiss franc and French franc.

115.   The dollar continues its slow but steady rise against the French franc.

116.   The French franc dropped against the deutsche mark following the announcement.

117.   The French franc rebounded from a four-month low against the deutsche mark after the Bank of France raised its overnight loan interest rate.

118.   The French franc rose against the mark after French President Jacques Chirac ruled out a devaluation of the franc and said cutting the budget deficit is his top priority.

119.   The flurry of activity in the French franc debt market might prove to be a flash in the pan, however.

120.   The German currency also lost ground against the French franc, Italian lira and other currencies as political turmoil in Europe subsided.