11.   A falling U.S. currency makes dollar-denominated securities less attractive to international investors.

12.   A falling currency makes Mexican products more attractive to foreign customers, boosting sales and earnings at big exporters like Ahmsa.

13.   A falling currency means that the profit margins of companies like CANTV and Electricidad, which have bolivar-denominated revenue, may shrink.

14.   A falling currency yesterday aroused concern international investors, who have been big buyers of U.S. securities in the past year, will cut back on purchases.

15.   A stronger yen makes yen-bonds more attractive relative to securities denominated in falling currencies.

16.   A weaker yen can weigh on Japanese government bonds because a falling Japanese currency means less return to investors who convert their proceeds into stronger currencies.

17.   ABB Chief Executive Goeran Lindahl attributed the latest revamp to the turmoil in south-east Asian markets, where falling currencies have made Western products more expensive.

18.   But for all the popular fears raised by a falling currency, the direct threat to the U.S. economy is actually quite small.

19.   Chai said Sinochem is unlikely to be affected by the falling currencies in the region since most of the chemicals it trades are priced in U.S. dollars.

20.   Falling currencies and higher interest rates are sapping demand for many products which use zinc, such as cars and building materials.