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Fed expected to leave benchmark rate unchanged at June meeting. Is that risky?
Jun 10, 2024
The latest jobs report is unlikely to change the Fed's mind when they meet Tuesday and Wednesday.
A weakening dollar is good news for exporters, bad news for importers
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Justin Ho
Dec 5, 2022
The greenback's strength has made it tough for U.S. businesses to compete overseas.
For importers, taking advantage of the strong dollar hasn’t been easy
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Justin Ho
Oct 4, 2022
Foreign vendors often prefer to be paid in U.S. dollars instead of their local currencies. Others are adding energy surcharges.
Strong U.S. dollar presents problems for much of the world
Sep 28, 2022
Good for U.S. tourists and importers. Bad for exporters and fragile world economies.
How a stronger dollar weakens economies abroad
Sep 8, 2022
Countries that import commodities priced in U.S. dollars, like oil, are paying a lot more. So are nations that have dollar-denominated loans.
What does a strong dollar mean for the U.S. and world economies?
May 17, 2022
A strong dollar means lower prices for goods from abroad. For countries that import commodities priced in dollars, however, it's bad news.
Strong or weak? A hard call, when it comes to currency
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Andy Uhler
Feb 8, 2017
The president isn't the only one looking for answers.