51.   The French franc fell slightly against the mark, but dealers did not expect any great movements in any of the major currencies.

52.   The French franc might fall victim to a Kohl victory, as market attention shifts to France with the approach of the French presidential election next spring.

53.   The French franc fell against the mark in early trading here on Thursday.

54.   The French franc fell slightly two days before the second round of local elections in which the far right-wing National Front party is well placed.

55.   The pound sterling was dragged down by the dollar while the French franc fell on diminishing hopes for interest rate cuts.