31.   The enfeebled Afghan currency has actually strengthened in recent weeks, possibly because of a shortage of other currencies, which makes imported food cheaper.

32.   The Malaysian currency also strengthened against the U.S. dollar.

33.   The Indonesia currency also strengthened.

34.   The Iraqi currency has strengthened since January.

35.   The U.S. currency initially strengthened overnight in Asia, where global trading begins.

36.   The U.S. currency strengthened against the euro and other major currencies.

37.   Traders said the dollar followed through from New York overnight, where the currency strengthened against the yen and other major currencies after Italy cut interest rates.

38.   Although the currency is strengthening all the time, structural reforms have not yet begun to take effect, maintaining the economy in a critical situation.

39.   European currencies also strengthened slightly.