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The Dollar Is Weaker, But That May Not Be A Bad Thing

A strengthening global economy is among the most important forces putting downward pressure on the dollar.

The dollar is down nearly 10 percent since the beginning of the year. That's bad news if you're a tourist traveling to Europe but great news if your U.S. company sells goods overseas.

The greenback's tumble against

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