Text of G7 communiqué

G-7 Says `Market Turbulence' May Slow Global Growth  

Luxembourg Finance Minister Jean-Claude Juncker, who attends G-7 meetings to represent the euro-area, said investors should be wary of making ``one way'' bets on currencies and pledged to monitor markets after recent ``sharp moves.''

That ``lack of consensus to talk up the dollar'' means it will extend its slide next week, said Robert Fullem, vice president of U.S. corporate currency sales at Bank of Tokyo- Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd. in New York.

" When your hairdresser starts giving you stock tips, get out quick and wait..." mvh SPX 970