Chart of 2019 June Dollar Index
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Started by tallpine - April 2, 2019, 7:56 p.m.

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By metmike - April 2, 2019, 9:25 p.m.
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Good stuff tallpine.

The stronger dollar is a negative for our exports and especially foreign demand for our agricultural products. 


https://www.investopedia.com/articles/forex/051415/pros-cons-strong-dollar.asp


Strong Dollar: Advantages and Disadvantages


By metmike - April 2, 2019, 9:27 p.m.
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Farmers like a weak dollar but not everybody does:


A Strong Dollar Is Just What the U.S. Needs

                

                It forces manufacturers to become more competitive against foreign rivals.            

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2018-02-07/a-strong-dollar-is-just-what-the-u-s-needs