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For Hertz, disappointing results reflect challenging times

by Annie Baxter
Nov 8, 2016
The rental car business is running on E.
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Strong dollar makes for weaker profits

by Scott Tong
Jan 27, 2016
Companies face obstacles with a rising dollar.
Yesterday, Apple reported the slowest iPhone earnings since 2007, which it partially blamed on the the strong dollar. 
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The role of the strong dollar in international trade

by Annie Baxter
Dec 29, 2015
It makes American products more expensive abroad and may continue to for a while.
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Strong U.S. dollar is opening doors for tourists

by Janet Nguyen
Sep 10, 2015
The weakened Brazilian real may help the country's hospitality industry.
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Would dumping the Iran deal hurt the dollar?

by Andy Uhler
Sep 2, 2015
The Obama administration says the US currency's dominance could be undermined.
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2015, the year of the high U.S. dollar

by David Brancaccio
Jul 1, 2015
What does that mean for companies doing business overseas?
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Strong dollar lures Americans to Europe

by Lauren Silverman
Apr 14, 2015
With the dollar creeping up on the euro, Americans are finding bargains in Europe.
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Why a rising dollar (sometimes) means cheaper oil

by Paddy Hirsch
Mar 31, 2015
Dollar up, oil down. Why on earth...?
An oil well in North Dakota.
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How does the strong dollar affect U.S. consumers?

by Tracey Samuelson
Mar 11, 2015
The dollar remains strong against other currencies. What's the effect on consumers?
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Why the world is so bullish about the dollar

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Oct 2, 2014
The causes of the rising dollar, and the winners and losers.
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