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Why the U.S. dollar is so strong right now

by Mitchell Hartman
Aug 29, 2022
The dollar index hit a 20-year high in European trading, the result of the Fed's rate hikes and the relative strength of the U.S. economy.
The dollar is essentially at par with the euro — lower than it’s been since the European common currency was launched.
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What does a strong dollar mean for the U.S. and world economies?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
May 17, 2022
A strong dollar means lower prices for goods from abroad. For countries that import commodities priced in dollars, however, it's bad news.
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How the strong dollar is hurting American tourism

by Mark Garrison
Jan 5, 2016
The currency is sending foreigners elsewhere and Americans abroad.
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Economic schmooze-fest in the Alps just got pricier

by David Gura
Jan 15, 2015
Swiss franc's good fortune makes World Economic Forum a lot more expensive for Americans.
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