81.   A weaker yen makes Japanese products cheaper, and American manufacturers have complained about losing market share to Japanese imports.

82.   A weaker yen raises the value of dollar-denominated revenues earned abroad, taking the pressure off Japanese exporters to raise prices in global markets.

83.   A weaker yen reduces the appeal of Japanese bonds to foreign investors.

84.   A weaker yen reduces the attraction of yen-denominated debt by diminishing the returns to investors who change their proceeds into stronger currencies.

85.   A weaker yen will make exports by Japanese companies more competitive in world markets.

86.   A weaker yen would make it easier for Japanese exporters to lower the price of their goods.

87.   A weaker yen, however, tarnishes the allure of government bonds for foreign investors, eroding the return when converted into U.S. currency.

88.   A weaker yen against the dollar may also weigh on prices, making yen-denominated securities less attractive to foreign investors.

89.   A weaker yen allows exporters to cut prices overseas.

90.   A weaker yen also helped technology stocks by boosting the outlook for sales of exports.