61. This sharp currency volatility has disrupted trade and businesses, making it extremely difficult for exporters and importers to quote prices. 62. These included those from Asian countries which quoted prices in US dollars. 63. A strong pound made London prices seem more expensive than contracts on the New York market, where prices are quoted in dollars. 64. The shelters can also act as a command post, observation post and as a communication centre, the organisation said without quoting a price. 65. When talking money, the French still tend to include the old franc figure when quoting a price in euros. 66. Many hotels, restaurants and transport operators are likely to quote prices in pounds and euros, particularly in tourist hotspots. 67. Tanners export leather to competing countries, making it dificult for the manufacturers here to quote competitive prices, he said. |