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    • The fallout from a strong dollar

    by Mitchell Hartman
    Apr 29, 2024
    U.S. exports become more expensive overseas, but imported goods become cheaper here in the U.S.
    A stronger dollar makes imported goods cheaper, meaning American consumers can buy more stuff.
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    More Americans are traveling abroad, thanks to a strong dollar

    by Caleigh Wells
    Jul 8, 2024
    The dollar is more than 10% stronger than it was three years ago.
    More Americans are traveling abroad as a strong U.S. dollar gives consumers more spending power.
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    U.S. agricultural trade deficit could grow to record high

    by Will Bauer
    Jan 16, 2024
    Food exports are doing well, but imports are up. The strong dollar is part of the equation.
    For the third time in five years, the U.S. will import more agricultural products than it exports. Above, a Cargill worker blows excess soybeans off the top of a river barge and closes the barge’s loading lids.
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    A strong dollar spells trouble for other economies

    Sep 6, 2023
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    A strong dollar is hurting exports, helping imports and expanding the trade deficit

    by Mitchell Hartman
    Feb 7, 2023
    The dollar's strong because the Federal Reserve's been raising interest rates.
    American exports have been hurt by the slowing global economy and the strong dollar. Above, a container ship at Cuxhaven, Germany.
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    End of an era for a strong dollar

    Dec 5, 2022
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    The heavy cost of a strong dollar

    Sep 28, 2022
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    The latest GDP report shows the economy's growing — and that trouble's ahead

    by Mitchell Hartman
    Oct 27, 2022
    Rising interest rates plus a strong dollar equals stiff economic headwinds.
    While Thursday's GDP report is a positive, it looks backward, and the economy is facing powerful headwinds. 
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    This earnings season, corporations are paying attention to the U.S. dollar

    by Justin Ho
    Oct 21, 2024
    The dollar's value has been stabilizing in recent months. That could help companies' profits in the near future.
    U.S. dollar value can shape overseas sales for many major companies.
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    U.S. dollar's strength is mostly bad news for countries and companies around the world

    by Stephanie Hughes
    Sep 6, 2023
    Central banks have a couple of tools they can use to push back, including interest rate hikes and selling U.S. dollars..
    The U.S. dollar spent August surging against Asian currencies.
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