41.  A weaker German currency would help stimulate German export industries, easing the strains of unemployment in German that have reached post-World War II highs.

42.  A weaker German currency would help stimulate the German economy by making German exports cheaper in overseas markets, increasing the demand for German-made goods.

43.  A weaker South African currency brightens the outlook for companies such as Sasol, Anglo and Richemont, which derive large portions of their earnings from foreign currency.

44.  A weaker Swiss currency means Roche gets more francs from sales abroad.

45.  A strong franc also means Swiss companies get fewer francs when they bring home their earnings denominated in weaker foreign currencies.

46.  A strong franc makes Swiss exporters less competitive as their goods are more expensive than those from countries with weaker currencies.

47.  A strong U.S. dollar in foreign currency trading makes dollar-denominated investments like Treasury securities more attractive to foreign investors with weaker currencies.

48.  A surge of imports at the beginning of the year has tapered off because of higher imports tariffs and a weaker currency.

49.  A strengthening dollar can boost U.S. Treasuries by increasing returns to investors who convert their proceeds to weaker currencies.

50.  A strong Swiss currency hurts exporting companies because they get fewer francs when they bring home earnings denominated in weaker foreign currencies.