Consider a period in which the US dollar weakens against most foreign currencies. How does this affect the reported earnings of a US-based MNC with subsidiaries all over the world? Consider a period in which the US dollar strengthens against most foreign currencies. How will this affect the reported earnings of a US-based MNC with subsidiaries all over the world?

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Consider a period in which the US dollar weakens against most foreign currencies. How does this affect the reported earnings of a US-based MNC with subsidiaries all over the world? Consider a period in which the US dollar strengthens against most foreign currencies. How will this affect the reported earnings of a US-based MNC with subsidiaries all over the world?

 

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The exchange rate is the rate at which it is possible to exchange one currency for another currency. If a country's currency weakens, it means that it would require more of that currency's domestic currency to purchase the foreign currency of the country against which it weakens.

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