11.   The mark fell to five-month lows against the Italian lira and Swedish krona and near a seven-month low against the Spanish peseta.

12.   The mark is seen falling further amid speculation that the planned single European currency will be weak.

13.   The mark fell against the British pound as well.

14.   The mark fell against the British pound on expectations the U.K. will raise interest rates for the fourth month in a row to slow surging consumer demand.

15.   The mark fell against the U.S. dollar in New York amid concern that German interest rates may soon be cut.

16.   The mark fell against the yen as well, amid speculation the economic recovery will put an end to historically low rates in Japan.

17.   The mark fell against the yen on expectations the dollar would rise more freely against European currencies.

18.   The mark also fell against the Swiss franc, the British pound and was little changed against the French franc.

19.   The mark fell yesterday after Russian President Boris Yeltsin fired National Security Adviser Alexander Lebed.

20.   The mark fell yesterday after Russian President Boris Yeltsin said in a taped television interview that he will have heart surgery at the end of this month.