41.   The dollar Friday reached a six-year high against the German currency.

42.   The dollar hovered above the lows it set in Europe as political concerns in France hoisted the mark to a four-month high against the franc.

43.   The dollar is at an almost four-year high against the Japanese yen.

44.   The dollar neared a four-year high against the yen yesterday.

45.   The dollar reached a six-week high against the yen.

46.   The dollar rose to a five-week high against the deutsche mark after news of the job gain.

47.   The dollar rose to a six-day high against the deutsche mark amid growing speculation that the Bundesbank will trim interest rates soon.

48.   The dollar rose to an eight-week high against the Japanese yen.

49.   The dollar set a three-week high against the Canadian dollar, after the Bank of Canada cut its interest rates.

50.   The dollar slipped from a morning high against the yen amid concern Japanese officials will talk up the yen if it weakens too far, traders said.