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Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan report on the US dollar and discuss why it is such a strong currency. We also take a close look at the impact a strong dollar has on economies around the world. Why is the US dollar so strong at the moment? How does a strong US dollar affect global trade? What impact does a strong US dollar have on developing and emerging econom ... Show More
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