11.   A growing minority say China may well let its currency weaken to ensure its exporters can compete.

12.   A drop in oil, grains and other commodities helped Treasury bonds hold steady even as the U.S. currency weakened.

13.   By letting its currency weaken, Taiwan hopes to help its exporters compete against regional rivals.

14.   By letting its currency weaken, Thailand will risk stoking inflation in return for a chance to revive its economy.

15.   Cotton exports have slowed in the last four weeks, USDA export sales figures show, as Asian currencies weaken, making U.S. imports more expensive.

16.   Currencies weakened across the region, amid concern high interest rates in countries such as the Philippines and Indonesia will prolong the volatility in the foreign exchange markets.

17.   Despite reports of the planned effort, the Mexican currency weakened for the fifth day against the dollar.

18.   Even German central bankers have acknowledged the risk that the single currency will weaken against other major currencies immediately after its introduction.

19.   For the investor betting the Japanese currency will weaken, a growing portion of the samurai bonds are paying interest and principal in foreign currencies.

20.   French companies will likely see exports drop as U.S. dollar and Asian currencies weaken against the franc, hurting their profits.