71.   Sterling was modestly lower but well underpinned following doveish remarks from Bank of England governor Eddie George.

72.   Stocks and bonds plunged because of jitters over a possible breakdown of the budget talks following remarks by the speaker of the House of Representatives, Newt Gingrich.

73.   The dollar was up against principal foreign currencies Tuesday following remarks by Japanese Finance Minister Hiroshi Mitsuzuka in Tokyo.

74.   The dollar eased against the yen Thursday on profit-taking and worries of central bank intervention following remarks by a top Japanese official, dealers said.