1. The dollar is benefiting by default from the weakness of the yen. 2. An appreciating dollar can benefit Treasuries if it attracts foreign investors to buy dollar-denominated assets such as U.S. bonds. 3. Bonds and stocks fell on the news, while the dollar benefited. 4. A strong dollar benefits German exporters because it makes their goods more affordable abroad and boosts the value of their dollar-denominated sales. 5. A strong dollar can benefit bonds by making U.S. yields more attractive to foreigners than those in their own currency. 6. A stronger Australian dollar typically benefits bonds and other investments denominated in that currency. 7. A stronger dollar benefits exporters and multinationals because they get more guilders when converting dollar-based sales. 8. A stronger dollar benefits exporters since it increases the value of earnings they bring back to Japan. 9. A stronger dollar benefits Japanese exporters by raising the amount of yen they bring home from U.S. sales. 10. A strong dollar benefits Japanese exporters by making their products more competitive and boosting returns from overseas sales. |