71.   The dollar was little changed against the mark and slipped against the yen amid talk of selling by hedge funds.

72.   The dollar was little changed against the mark as Bundesbank officials gave conflicting signals on whether German interest rates are headed higher.

73.   The dollar was little changed against the mark as traders fretted that German officials might sell dollars if it rises too far too fast.

74.   The dollar was little changed against the yen amid dwindling expectations the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates immediately.

75.   The dollar was little changed against the yen amid expectations Japanese will keep selling yen to invest abroad for higher returns, traders said.

76.   The dollar was little changed against the yen amid persistent concern that neither the U.S. nor Japan wants to see the dollar much stronger.

77.   The dollar was little changed against the yen and other major currencies amid expectations Japanese will keep selling yen to invest abroad for higher returns, traders said.

78.   The dollar was little changed against the yen and the deutsche mark as traders await U.S. economic reports for clues on whether the U.S. will raise interest rates.

79.   The dollar was little changed against the yen as expectations for higher U.S. rates were offset by concern Japanese rates will also rise, traders said.

80.   The dollar was little changed against the yen as expectations the U.S. trade deficit shrank in September offset rising Japanese government bond yields, which boost the yen.