101.  Traders said there was strong yen-buying against the American currency by foreign funds on speculation the government will debut fresh policies to shore up the economy.

102.  Traders said buying of yen for major European currencies, including the German mark, also weakened the American currency.

103.  Traders said the dollar rose early in the session on rumors that U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers was favoring a higher American currency.

104.  Traders said there was strong yen-buying against the American currency by foreign funds on speculation the government will debut new policies to shore up the economy.

105.  Traders said buying of German marks for yen helped push the American currency higher against the Japanese currency.

106.  Traders said profit-taking by Japanese interbank players nudged the American currency lower early in the session following a three-day weekend in Tokyo.

107.  Traders said profit-taking by Japanese interbank players nudged the American currency lower following a three-day weekend in Tokyo.

108.  Traders said the American currency held steam in continuation of its overseas strength.

109.  Traders said, however, the dollar quickly gained against the yen after investors bought the American currency because of the weakening of the Tokyo stock market.

110.  Traders said, however, the dollar quickly gained ground against the yen after investors bought the American currency because of the weakening of the Tokyo stock market.