21.   Analysts said the Federal Reserve was not likely to alter its monetary policy in a meeting Tuesday after the latest jobless report.

22.   Traders were expected to pay close heed to the jobless report, which should provide an indication of whether the employment market is tightening and prompting inflationary pressures.

23.   Koenitzer said an increase in bond interest rates after the jobless report could put pressure on the dollar during the session.