21.   The decline hurt the dollar because of fears international investors will sell U.S. stocks for securities denominated in other currencies.

22.   The Dow was also hurt by declines in pharmaceuticals and some manufacturing.

23.   The Dow was also hurt by declines in manufacturing and retailing.

24.   The Nikkei stock index decline also hurt the dollar.

25.   The yen was also hurt by declines in other Asian currencies against the dollar amid rumors China may soon decide to devalue its yuan, dealers said.

26.   Tokyo stocks fell sharply in early trading Thursday, hurt by declines overnight on Wall Street and continued economic turmoil in Russia.