Hi AJ, true that certain areas will attract more tourists such as Grand Canyon.
By the way, NICE NAME CHANGE.
I like it.
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Weak $USD will encourage tourists... Entire US could be like the state of Florida? Jammed with tourists?
Have to hunk them to move forward even after turned on green light.
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Strengthening Dollar Advantages
* 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.
I've been keeping mental price of your basic 17" LCD monitor. It has gone up from about $135-140 to $155-160 while the yuan has risen similar %.
Chinese goods are going to continue to rise as long as our dollar weakens.
PS latest gas price $ 2.39
PPS Economy in US is slowing. I talked to truck dealer who is terminating his realtionship with manufacturer because sales are so slow. He is laying of abot 1/2 his employees as he concentrates on other truck brand and more repair work.
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