1.   French franc stabilises, but dollar and sterling weaken.

2.   At the same time, the French franc stabilised after rallying from sharp losses seen since Friday.

3.   Dealers here warned on Friday that although the franc had stabilised, it remained fragile.

4.   Lifted by yen weakness, the dollar strengthened against the mark here early Tuesday, while the French franc stabilised, dealers said.

5.   The French franc stabilised on European currency markets Wednesday morning after its rally Tuesday night, while the dollar and sterling both lost some ground.