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. |