1.  But the troubled Asian currencies fell so steeply that nations quickly ran out of reserves.

2.  The rising value of the dollar against troubled Asian currencies makes goods produced in the U.S. more expensive in Asia.

3.  Analysts welcomed the measures as good news for the troubled foreign currency markets, but said the banks have more hurdles to clear.

4.  Among other things, the loans would give Thailand the foreign exchange reserves it needs to shore up its troubled currency.

5.  As there has been no full commitment so far, uncertainty remains for all troubled currencies, including the baht.

6.  Dealers said the rupiah was partly being dragged down by falls by other troubled Asian currencies, but added that there was widespread disappointment with the Indonesian budget.

7.  That diminished pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates to help the troubled currency.

8.  The dollar also came under selling pressure against the euro amid speculation that European authorities might soon intervene in foreign-exchange markets to lift the troubled currency.

9.  The loans would give Thailand the foreign exchange reserves it needs to shore up its troubled currency.

10.  West European leaders open a year-end summit in Madrid Friday determined to push ahead with their troubled single currency plan come hell, high water or angry French strikers.