21.   A rising dollar, and a weakening yen, weighs on bonds by diminishing the value of yen-denominated investments.

22.   A rising Canadian dollar also boosts the allure of assets denominated in that currency.

23.   A rising dollar also means faster inflation could creep into the economy via rising import prices.

24.   A rising dollar boosted exporters such as Sharp Corp. and Pioneer Electronics.

25.   A rising dollar boosts U.S. earnings when they are converted into francs.

26.   A rising dollar hurts U.S. multinational companies by making the revenue they earn overseas worth less when converted into dollars.

27.   A rising dollar make U.S. products more expensive and diminishes revenue from overseas sales.

28.   A rising dollar makes American goods more expensive overseas.

29.   A rising dollar makes Japanese imports of U.S. products more expensive.

30.   A rising dollar makes Treasuries more attractive to non-U.S. investors, allowing them to gain from both the appreciation of the bond and the rise in the currency.