1.   The lira immediately lost about a quarter of its value against the dollar, and prices started rising rapidly.

2.   But the lack of firm support for Dini unsettled traders, and the lira lost some ground and the Milan stock market closed lower.

3.   Since the start of a February financial crisis, the lira has lost about half its worth.

4.   The beleaguered lira lost ground and the Italian stock market fell sharply Monday as a crucial budget package of Premier Lamberto Dini moved toward a parliament showdown.

5.   The lira has lost a quarter of its value against the dollar, setting off price hikes.

6.   The lira has lost about a third of its value.

7.   The lira also lost ground against the dollar, which was generally lower against major currencies on European and Asian markets.

8.   The lira has since lost a quarter of its value against the dollar, leading to price hikes and layoffs.

9.   The lira lost ground against the German mark on Friday.

10.   The Milan stock market also has suffered and the lira has lost ground against the dollar.