61.  The dollar was weaker against most leading currencies.

62.  The dollar, which the market has tracked closely during the last few sessions, was mixed against most leading currencies Friday.

63.  The German mark had been strengthening for weeks against several leading currencies, including those of France and Italy, and only recently began strengthening against the dollar.

64.  Tuesday, the dollar closed mixed against leading currencies.

65.  But other leading currencies gained against the dollar as U.S. financial markets stumbled.

66.  But the dollar fell against other leading currencies, with the exception of a slight gain against the mark as a short-term German interest rate was lowered.

67.  But the dollar finished lower against leading currencies and analysts saw more uncertainty ahead until a final budget-balancing deal is reached.

68.  Meanwhile, French President Jacques Chirac said later Thursday that France would propose a plan to reduce fluctuations between the three leading currencies.

69.  The dollar finished little changed against other leading currencies in New York trading Thursday after European central bankers decided against changing key lending rates.

70.  The dollar rose against most leading currencies in New York trading Wednesday as wary traders took profits ahead of a European central bankers meeting on interest rates.