21.   Financiers feared that a dispute between the two authorities would, in itself, weaken the franc.

22.   The franc was weakened by concern about the state of the economy, and renewed investigation and controversy into losses at Credit Lyonnais bank.

23.   The franc was also weakened by the new stimulus given in Italy and Sweden to the continuing debate over the single currency.

24.   The French franc has been weakened by election uncertainties.

25.   The French franc was weakened by continuing worry about possible French labor unrest in the near future and presentation of the French budget for next year in September.