61.   Higher government spending would put more yen into circulation, weakening the currency.

62.   Higher government spending would put more yen into circulation, also weakening the currency against the dollar.

63.   Higher government spending would put more yen into circulation, also theoretically weakening the currency against the dollar.

64.   In the beleaguered capital, Kabul, ordinary Afghans say the threat of sanctions has further weakened the currency, causing the price of basic foods to rise.

65.   Lower interest rates can weaken a currency by making it less attractive to investors.

66.   Lower interest rates generally weaken a currency as traders look for countries where currencies pay higher yields.

67.   Lower rates in Germany would tend to diminish demand for German marks, weakening that currency against the dollar.

68.   Such ideas seem sure to lead to a clash with Germany, which opposes any moves seen weakening the currency that will replace the mighty mark.

69.   Soros has repeatedly denied doing anything to weaken the currencies.

70.   Such ideas seem sure to lead to a clash with Germany, which opposes any moves that could weaken the currency that is to replace the mighty mark.