11.   A smaller-than-expected surplus helps the U.S. currency because it leaves fewer dollars in the hand of Japanese exporters to sell for yen when repatriating profits.

12.   A strong dollar improves the allure of Treasuries, giving non-U.S. investors better returns when they repatriate profits.

13.   A stronger currency leaves exporters with fewer Canadian dollars when they repatriate profits denominated in other currencies.

14.   A stronger dollar helps exporters by boosting the amount of yen they can buy when repatriating profits.

15.   A smaller surplus helps the U.S. currency because it leaves fewer dollars in the hands of Japanese exporters to sell for yen when repatriating profits.

16.   A smaller surplus leaves fewer dollars in the hands of Japanese exporters to sell when they repatriate profits.

17.   A rise in the U.S. currency translates into more francs when the company repatriates profits.

18.   A rising deficit means foreign companies will have to convert more dollars into foreign currencies to repatriate profits.

19.   A smaller-than-expected surplus helps the U.S. currency because it leaves fewer dollars in the hands of Japanese exporters to sell for yen when repatriating profits.

20.   A stronger dollar allows exporters to buy more yen when they repatriate profits.