31.   A rising dollar means increased prices for U.S. products in Japan while allowing Japanese companies to lower prices in the U.S.

32.   A rising dollar underpinned stock markets, boosting shares of exporters like BASF AG.

33.   A rising dollar and a weaker yen weigh on Japanese bonds by decreasing their return when earnings are converted into dollars.

34.   A rising dollar and higher oil prices boosted earnings for both Elf and Total.

35.   A rising dollar boosts earnings for companies that do business in the U.S.

36.   A rising dollar boosts the yen value of export earnings.

37.   A rising dollar expands the imbalance by making Japanese exports cheaper in the U.S. and U.S. exports more expensive in Japan.

38.   A rising dollar helps exporters by boosting the amount of yen they earn on sales overseas.

39.   A rising dollar hurts companies with overseas operations because profits are translated into fewer U.S. dollars.

40.   A rising dollar hurts Japanese importers by making goods priced in dollars, such as oil, more expensive.