41.   A rising dollar hurts U.S. investors abroad because it reduces returns when a local currency is converted back into the dollar.

42.   A rising dollar improved the outlook for earnings at exporters such as Sharp Corp. and Pioneer Electronics.

43.   A rising dollar is good for bonds because it boosts the returns foreign investors receive on U.S. securities when they convert the proceeds into their own currencies.

44.   A rising dollar makes dollar-denominated investments like government securities more attractive to foreign investors because of the potential for profit gains in currency translation.

45.   A rising dollar makes U.S. products less competitive on international markets.

46.   A rising dollar means less revenue once overseas sales are translated into U.S. currency.

47.   A rising dollar weighed on bonds, prompting concern Japanese investors might shop abroad from more profitable investments.

48.   A rising dollar will likely boost profits this quarter at the five biggest U.S. currency-trading banks, ranked by revenue, analysts said.

49.   A swiftly rising dollar can fuel inflation by boosting the price of U.S. imports to Germany.

50.   A slowly rising dollar would probably suit the Japanese just fine, said Albert Soria, head of foreign exchange at Generale Bank.