That said,
a strong dollar appreciation could prove challenging, and this will test the Chinese authorities» determination to stay ahead of the devaluation curve.
Not exact matches
The RBA study pays special attention to the exchange rate
appreciation, noting that the
stronger Australian
dollar had the effect of moderating the effects of resource price increases: higher exchange rates make all exports — including resource exports — less competitive on world markets.
Since its 2014
appreciation, the
dollar has been too
strong for the manufacturing side of the U.S. economy.
A
strong dollar has been, and still is, the main foe of EM currency
appreciation.
The Australian
dollar has depreciated from its mid-February peak, by around 6 1/2 per cent on a trade - weighted basis, following a period of
strong appreciation over the previous year and a half.
In addition, according to the BlackRock Investment Institute,
dollar rallies tend to be self - reinforcing — a
stronger dollar begets greater inflows into U.S. assets in expectation of further
dollar appreciation.
The slowing in all measures of inflation over the past year reflects the
strong appreciation of the Australian
dollar.
In the March quarter, the value of imports appears likely to have risen by around 2 1/2 per cent, with
strong growth in import volumes and lower prices owing to a further
appreciation of the Australian
dollar.
The materials sector is 5 per cent lower than at end October and has shown considerable volatility during the period because of the conflicting effects of
strong increases in metals prices and concerns about the
appreciation of the Australian
dollar.
The recent improvement is likely to reflect both higher global prices for resources and a pick - up in volumes due to
stronger global industrial production, and has occurred despite the
appreciation of the Australian
dollar lowering prices in Australian
dollar terms.
Currency Hedges As noted by the
strong appreciation of the Bloomberg
Dollar Spot Index, up 6.7 % during the third quarter, the U.S. dollar has strengthened versus most global curre
Dollar Spot Index, up 6.7 % during the third quarter, the U.S.
dollar has strengthened versus most global curre
dollar has strengthened versus most global currencies.
The strengthening industry performance is being driven by a combination of factors: • Lower oil prices (forecast to be $ 55 / barrel Brent in 2015 and averaging a lower $ 51 / barrel in 2016) are giving airline profits a boost; however this is strongly moderated in many markets by the
appreciation of the US
dollar •
Strong demand for passenger travel (6.7 % growth in 2015 and 6.9 % in 2016) is making up for disappointing cargo demand growth (1.9 % in 2015; strengthening to 3.0 % in 2016).
The International Air Transport Association says average fares around the world as reported in U.S.
dollars fell about 12 per cent last year, or by four to 4.5 per cent adjusted for distortions caused by the
strong appreciation in the U.S. currency.
The top - ranked cities have
strong economies, solid rental markets, good value for your
dollar and robust price
appreciation.
As for property
appreciation, it has remained steady and
strong, and yet there is still excellent value for your
dollar.