Should the dollar's drop worry you?

Jan 2, 2020
The weakened currency means imports get more expensive, but U.S. goods and services sold overseas become more affordable.
The U.S Federal Reserve started pumping more dollars into the U.S. financial system, one reason the dollar has weakened.
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Ticker, ticker, on the wall...

Sep 27, 2016
Markets as electoral crystal balls: They can be surprisingly accurate.
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Global markets react to first presidential debate

Sep 27, 2016
The international financial community seems to have judged Clinton the winner.
An issue of the publication La Jornada, in Mexico City, displays a story about last night's presidential debate. 
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Swiss move on franc catches currency brokers off guard

Jan 16, 2015
The sudden move to let Swiss franc rise jolts currency markets.