71. A lower dollar is bad for exporters because it makes their goods more expensive abroad and means they get fewer marks for their dollar earnings. 72. A strong dollar is bad news for bonds. 73. A strong dollar is desirable and shows the strength of the U.S. economy, Clinton said. 74. A strong dollar is good for exporters because it relieves pressure on them to raise prices abroad. 75. A strong dollar is good for Japanese exporters because it allows them to charge less for their goods abroad, which increases sales and profits. 76. A stronger dollar is a boon to Japanese exporters because it increases the value of their dollar-denominated profits and eases pressures to raise product prices. 77. A stronger dollar is a plus for Japanese exporters, making their products more competitive and increasing the value of their overseas profits when repatriated to Japan. 78. A stronger dollar is good news for these exporters, boosting their overseas profits when brought back to Japan. 79. 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. 80. A senior official of the International Monetary Fund said the dollar was likely to fall in value at some point. |