61.   Trading lacked fresh incentives but overall sentiment towards the US unit was seen remaining positive, dealers said.

62.   Two Russian units remain in the republic, but the Kremlin has pledged to withdraw them.

63.   Most of the army now sides with Ravalomanana, although elite units remain loyal to Ratsiraka.

64.   The dollar recovered Monday in Tokyo after hitting a record low last week, but dealers said sentiment for the US unit remained weak.

65.   The dollar was stable against the yen here Thursday in cautious trading as sentiment for the Japanese unit remained weak against other currencies, dealers said.