11. A strong dollar increases the value of sales made in dollars when the dollars are converted into local sterling. 12. A weak yen enables Japanese companies to price their products less expensively, as the sales in U.S. generate more yen when the dollars are converted. 13. A weak yen enables Japanese companies to reduce their price on products sold in the U.S. and still generate adequate revenue when the dollars are converted to yen. 14. A weaker dollar makes German goods more expensive abroad and means companies get fewer marks when they convert their dollars. 15. A weak yen enables Japanese companies to price their products less expensively, as sales in the U.S. generate more yen when the dollars are converted. 16. A weaker peso means more revenue when dollars are converted into the local currency. 17. A weaker peso would mean more revenue when the dollars are converted into the local currency. 18. Cash cards provide yet another way of converting dollars to francs. 19. Falling bond prices hurt the dollar because foreign investors selling U.S. securities often convert the dollars they receive into other currencies. 20. Falling U.S. stocks hurt the dollar because when investors sell U.S. securities, they often convert the dollars received into other currencies. |