* Consumer sees lower prices on foreign products/services. * Lower prices on foreign products/services help keep inflation low. * U.S. consumers benefit when they travel to foreign countries. * U.S. investors can purchase foreign stocks/bonds at "lower" prices.
Disadvantages
* U.S. firms find it harder to compete in foreign markets. * U.S. firms must compete with lower priced foreign goods. * Foreign tourists find it more expensive to visit U.S. * More difficult for foreign investors to provide capital to U.S. in times of heavy U.S. borrowing.
Weakening Dollar Advantages
* U.S. firms find it easier to sell goods in foreign markets. * U.S. firms find less competitive pressure to keep prices low. * More foreign tourists can afford to visit the U.S. * U.S. capital markets become more attractive to foreign investors.
Disadvantages
* Consumers face higher prices on foreign products/services. * Higher prices on foreign products contribute to higher cost-of-living. * U.S. consumers find traveling abroad more costly. * Harder for U.S. firms and investors to expand into foreign markets.
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