Euro Getting Stronger, Dollar Getting Weaker – Currency Update

Max Smith, CFP®, CIMA® | Kent Forsey, CFP® Currencies, Euro, US Dollar

A strong dollar is a positive when traveling abroad as your purchasing power is increased.  A weaker dollar does have its advantages, however, as our exports will usually increase creating a stronger economy. Though currently valued at 1.17, the euro jumped above 1.20 in August for the first time in 2 1/2 years as weaker than expected U.S. economic data …