In addition, traders and analysts were awaiting a number of important economic reports this week.

The dollar was mixed against major foreign currencies as traders awaited various economic reports due next week.

The dollar drifted lower as traders awaited next week's report on the August merchandise trade deficit.

All week the stock market held back, as traders awaited the May unemployment data.

The dollar edged down as traders awaited today's report on the September trade deficit.

The dollar was little changed as traders awaited news on whether Germany would drop interest rates.

The long bond also appeared especially sensitive to any bad news as traders and investors awaited next week's inflation reports.

The Treasury market moved in a narrow range, the fourth straight slow day, as traders awaited employment data.

The dollar drifted lower in quiet dealings yesterday as traders awaited several Government reports on the economy.

The reports were all close to expectations, and many traders awaited today's November employment figures.