71.  The dollar in the afternoon was largely stuck between supportive remarks from senior Japanese financial officials and strong selling by Japanese exporters and foreign funds.

72.  The industrialist criticised top financial officials for ignoring the effect of the Asian economic crisis despite warnings about high interest rates from the business sector.

73.  The euro slid against the dollar once again Monday as traders expected little action from European financial officials to support the currency.

74.  The senior financial officials meeting in Tokyo expressed hope the talks between Indonesia and the IMF would yield a deal which will put Indonesia back on track toward growth.

75.  The U.S. dollar rose to a three-year high against the yen Tuesday after a Japanese financial official hinted that Tokyo would tolerate a weaker currency.

76.  Tokyo stocks rose slightly Friday morning in light trading ahead of a meeting of top world financial officials in Italy.

77.  Top financial officials have warned Schneider that the government could face a budget crunch in March because there are three paydays instead of the usual two.

78.  Wolfensohn met with Prime Minsiter Viktor Chernomyrdin, First Deputy Prime Minister Anatoly Chubais and leading financial officials, the Interfax news agency said.

79.  Wolfensohn was scheduled to meet with First Deputy Prime Minister Anatoly Chubais and other top Russian financial officials.

80.  Financial officials predict a full-fledged economic recovery in the second half of this year, helped by rising consumption and business investment.