21.   The dollar also was hurt by a surprise cut in Australian interest rates, which bolstered the yen.

22.   The dollar also rebounded against the mark and other European currencies as speculation faded that central banks would act to bolster the yen.

23.   The dollar also could be dragged down by concern the Bank of Japan may sell dollars to bolster the yen.

24.   The dollar fell against the yen as currencies and stock markets in Asia rebounded and amid lingering concern that central banks may act to bolster the yen.

25.   The yen has been bolstered in recent days by the introduction of the euro, which has diverted some investment capital from the United States to Europe.

26.   A weaker yen could inspire Japanese repatriation of foreign assets, and that, in turn, could bolster the yen.

27.   An unexpected drop in Japanese unemployment and sharp gains in Tokyo stock prices bolstered the yen early Friday and helped it stay strong throughout the day.

28.   Any signs of a ballooning Japanese surplus would bolster the yen, traders said.

29.   Greenspan said he believed a stronger Japanese financial system would bolster the yen, which in turn would benefit the entire world economy.

30.   Omi said he believes the government will take action to bolster the yen.