71.   The dollar also reached an eight-month high against the Swiss franc.

72.   The dollar had recently rallied to a five-and-a-half year high against the Japanese currency.

73.   The dollar is approaching a six-month high against the yen.

74.   The dollar is at a six-year high against the German mark, and other companies that sell products in other currencies also will be affected.

75.   The dollar jumped to a five-week high against the yen and rose against other major currencies after the Federal Reserve raised U.S. interest rates yesterday.

76.   The dollar reached a five-and-a-half year high against the Japanese yen.

77.   The dollar rose for a sixth day, reaching a five-month high against the yen and two-month high against the German mark.

78.   The dollar rose to a four-month high against the mark.

79.   The dollar rose to a six-week high against the yen amid speculation that Japanese investors are buying more overseas assets.

80.   The dollar rose to a three-week high against the deutsche mark on speculation central banks will support its value.