41.  Earlier, the Australian currency rose to 74.54 cents, its highest level since Nov. 30, when it reached 74.93 cents.

42.  Earlier, the dollar climbed to 101.16 yen, its highest level since Jan. 9, when it reached 101.30 yen.

43.  Earlier, the dollar climbed to 106.96 yen, its highest level since April 25, when it reached 107.16 yen.

44.  Earlier, the dollar reached 1.2735 Swiss francs, its highest level since Feb. 16, 1995.

45.  Earlier, the dollar reached 1.4240 marks, its highest level since June 2, when it touched 1.4242 marks.

46.  Earlier, the dollar reached 1.4865 marks, its highest level since Feb. 2, when it rose to 1.4915 marks.

47.  Earlier, the dollar reached 106.90 yen, its highest level since Feb. 14, when it touched 106.95 yen.

48.  Earlier, the dollar reached 92.94 yen, its highest level since March 7, when it hit 93.03 yen.

49.  Earlier, the dollar rose to 1.4542 marks, its highest level since Sept. 21, when it reached 1.4637 marks.

50.  Earlier, the dollar rose to 1.4584 marks, its highest level since Sept. 21, when it reached 1.4637 marks.