11.   Lower German rates tend to weaken the mark as investors seek higher returns on their deposits elsewhere.

12.   Some analysts are still skeptical how much these comments can weaken the mark.

13.   Still, he rejected the notion of cutting rates just to weaken the mark.

14.   That helps weaken the mark because the currency will be replaced by the euro.

15.   That could weaken the mark somewhat, and help exporters.

16.   The Bundesbank could help further weaken the mark by cutting interest rates.

17.   The prospect of lower interest rates in Germany drives investors into other investments, weakening the mark.

18.   They often weaken the mark by making mark-denominated deposits less attractive.

19.   Also weakening the mark was widespread speculation that the German central bank may cut official interest rates when its policymaking council meets on Thursday.

20.   Lower interest rates tend to weaken the mark against the dollar because they make investments denominated in marks less attractive.