61. A weak mark raises the cost of imports. 62. A weaker peso would most likely drive the inflation rate higher by raising the cost of imported goods and services, analysts said. 63. A strong dollar raises the cost in yen of imported goods. 64. A stronger currency raises the cost of imported goods and makes it easier for domestic exporters to sell their goods abroad, which could trigger higher inflation. 65. A stronger dollar can be inflationary if it raises the cost of imported goods and boosts mark-earnings for German exporters. 66. A stronger dollar raises the cost of goods purchased overseas. 67. A weak exchange rate can lead to higher inflation because it raises the cost of imported products. 68. A weaker baht makes Thai exports cheaper overseas, though it raises repayment costs on dollar-denominated debt. 69. A weaker currency raises the cost of foreign debt in rupiah terms. 70. A weaker peso would boost the cost of foreign debt and raise import costs, possibly spurring inflation, analysts said. |