31.  The dollar held its relative strength following an overnight rally against key currencies in Europe and New York set off by a surprise cut in Swiss interest rates.

32.  The dollar, which had been higher against other key currencies earlier in the day, did edge back up late in the afternoon.

33.  The dollar initially was caught in the sell-off and fell against most key currencies in Asian and European dealings.

34.  The dollar has surged in recent days against other key currencies, aided by a Federal Reserve-led buying spree on Monday.

35.  The dollar slumped against key currencies in New York on resurgent demand for German marks and U.S. government statistics that fanned fears of inflation in the United States.

36.  The dollar was mostly lower against other key currencies in European trading Tuesday morning.

37.  The dollar fell against most key currencies in European trading Monday.

38.  The dollar was mostly higher against key currencies Wednesday, strengthening after U.S. Federal Reserve Board Alan Greenspan hinted of a possible interest rate increase.

39.  The euro rallied in European trading Tuesday, bouncing back from a record low close a day earlier, and the dollar fell against other key currencies.

40.  The greenback finished mostly lower against other key currencies after giving up early gains.