41.   Lower rates often hurt the mark by making deposits in it less attractive to global investors.

42.   Lower rates often hurt the mark by making some German investments less appealing.

43.   Lower rates often hurt the mark by reducing the allure of German bank deposits.

44.   Lower rates would reduce the returns on German deposits, and could hurt the mark.

45.   Lower rates, in turn, often hurt the mark by making deposits in Germany less attractive.

46.   Political turmoil in Russia often hurts the mark because of the close ties between the two countries.

47.   Several weeks ago, talk that he might not run again hurt the mark by raising concern of political instability.

48.   Signs of political unrest in that country often hurt the mark because Germany is the biggest creditor and trading partner to Russia.

49.   Still, a delay or collapse would ultimately hurt the mark, Soria said.

50.   Still, the report hurt the mark.