31.   U.S. bonds fell for a third day as the dollar slumped against the German mark and traders fretted that strong U.S. growth may eventually speed inflation.

32.   While few see the dollar slumping any time soon, a growing number of traders are suggesting the top may be near.

33.   The dollar slumped against most major currencies on Monday as rising bond yields hurt stocks and dampened demand for the U.S. currency.

34.   The dollar slumped briefly to a record low against the Japanese yen Wednesday.

35.   The dollar slumped against key currencies in New York on resurgent demand for German marks and U.S. government statistics that fanned fears of inflation in the United States.

36.   The dollar slumped against the Japanese yen but gained against most other currencies in European trading Friday morning.

37.   Leading European central banks mounted concerted intervention to support the dollar on Friday, the Bank of France said after the dollar had slumped in Tokyo and New York.

38.   The dollar slumped against other major currencies here Wednesday, due to a firmer German mark and weakness in the US bond market following the latest US economic report.

39.   The dollar slumped against other major currencies Thursday in quiet New York trading.

40.   The dollar slumped against other major currencies in moderate trading here early Thursday with the German mark staying firm.