31.   A cheaper baht allows companies to cut prices overseas of products made in Thailand.

32.   A cheaper won enables Korean companies to cut prices of exports that compete directly with Japanese goods.

33.   A Daiei spokesman denied speculation the company will cut its earnings forecast for the business year ended in February.

34.   A cheaper won enables Korean companies to cut prices of their exports, which compete directly with Japanese goods.

35.   A glass company can cut a piece with slightly rounded corners and beveled edges.

36.   A merger would allow the companies to cut administrative and other costs.

37.   A weaker won enables Korean companies to cut prices overseas which translates into cutthroat competition in global markets for Japan.

38.   A strong U.S. currency helps by letting these companies cut prices overseas.

39.   A stronger dollar increases the yen value of overseas profits and makes it easier for companies to cut prices in foreign markets.

40.   A stronger dollar raises the yen value of overseas profits and makes it easier for Japanese companies to cut prices in foreign markets.