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    • The dollar's strong right now. That's a problem for American companies doing business abroad.

    by Justin Ho
    Jun 7, 2022
    But it's great for Americans who want to buy imports.
    A strong U.S. dollar is great for Americans who want to buy foreign products. For American companies that sell products abroad? Not so much.
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    U.S. consumer goods and vehicle exports hit a record in January

    by Justin Ho
    Mar 9, 2023
    Some of the increase reflects growing economies in other countries. And it's welcome news for U.S. factories, one economist says.
    Any increase in exports is welcome news for U.S. factories, said Chad Moutray with the National Association of Manufacturers.
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    What's behind the rising value of the U.S. dollar?

    by Mitchell Hartman
    Oct 9, 2024
    Last week, the DXY index — which tracks the value of the dollar against other major currencies — rose more than 2%, the most in two years.
    In terms of the greenback's current value, "it’s a world everyone can live with. It’s not too strong and it’s not too weak," said Jonas Goltermann, deputy chief markets economist at Capital Economics. 
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    Why dollar stores aren't doing as well as you might expect

    by Kristin Schwab
    Sep 13, 2024
    Dollar stores were expanding just a few years ago. Now, they're closing locations.
    Namesake low prices at dollar stores isn't enough to keep customers away from competition anymore.
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    Why Dollar Tree is struggling while Dollar General thrives

    by Mitchell Hartman
    Mar 18, 2024
    Dollar General is upbeat about the year ahead. Dollar Tree sees challenges in store.
    Expanding grocery options is a bet that's paying off for Dollar General.
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    After raising rates to combat inflation, the Bank of England is buying bonds to bring rates down

    by Justin Ho
    Sep 28, 2022
    The BoE seeks to restore stability after U.K. bond markets reacted badly to a government plan to cut taxes and go deeper into debt.
    The BoE is navigating complicated economic conditions, including inflation, bond market instability, a sinking currency and the government's tax policy.
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    How long does it take for Fed rate hikes to work?

    by Matt Levin
    Oct 28, 2022
    Though the Federal Reserve's actions are being felt throughout the economy, stabilizing prices could take 12 to 18 months.
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    The dollar weakens as markets bet on Fed cutting interest rates

    by Justin Ho
    Aug 29, 2024
    That's a positive for U.S exports, but it raises prices for imported goods.
    Lower rates tend to reduce demand for bonds bought with dollars, which decreases the value of the currency.
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    Why most of the world still uses the U.S. dollar to buy and sell oil

    by Sabri Ben-Achour
    Jun 25, 2024
    The scale, liquidity and stability of U.S. financial markets are partly behind the phenomenon.
    Safe, liquid markets in the United States is a key reason most countries buy oil — and many other commodities — with dollars.
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    How the paper "wealth effect" influences real-life spending

    by Sabri Ben-Achour
    Jun 5, 2024
    Consumers enjoying a buoyant stock market and high house prices may feel inclined to spend more, but how much more is uncertain.
    Paper wealth pumps you up, according to the wealth effect. If you feel good financially, you'll spend more, regardless of how much actual money you have.
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