The Canadian dollar is again consistently trading above parity against
the U.S. dollar. When this last happened, in 2007, many Canadian
exporters were caught unprepared as our dollar broke through that
symbolic barrier and their profit margins abruptly vanished. Many of
these companies, in order to continue exporting, slashed expenditures
as quickly as they could.
This time, however, Canada’s export community appears to be in a
much better position to cope with the dollar’s rise. Over the past few
years, and during the economic downturn in particular, many exporters
have made shrewd strategic decisions to safeguard their international
competitiveness. Now that global demand is finally showing signs
of recovery, these exporters are well positioned to increase their
international sales despite the Canadian dollar’s high value relative to
many major currencies, not least the U.S. greenback.
This white paper presents the key strategies that have enabled many of
Canada’s exporters to adapt successfully to the strong loonie. Supporting
data shows the extent to which each of these strategies has been used.
The data also highlights the areas that Canadian exporters may want
to emphasize so they can compete more effectively in a world where
the Canadian dollar is so strong.
How Does a Strong Dollar Hurt the US Economy?InvestingTips
http://profitableinvestingtips.com/investing-tips/how-does-a-strong-dollar-hurt-the-us-economy
How Does a Strong Dollar Hurt the US Economy?
A picture of how a strong dollar hurts the US economy comes from the American agricultural heartland. Seeking Alpha notes that the high dollar is raising crop prices and making US farm products less competitive. Consequently farmland price are falling.
Rural bankers remain pessimistic about their local economy, primarily due to the strong U.S. dollar that continues to hamper domestic crops sales on the global market. Respondents in this month’s survey suggested farmland prices were declining more quickly than in past months.
The Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) lies in the 40s indicating a slide in business and value. The Farmland price index has fallen from 39.4 to 33.4, a stronger indication of decreasing value. The strong US dollar is hurting the agricultural sector and the banks and small towns that depend on agriculture.
Corporate Earnings
The strong US dollar is cutting into US corporate earnings. CNN reports that US corporations need to stop relying on a weak dollar for their profits.
Although the rise in the value of the dollar has been quite substantial over the past 12 months, it has only been in the last four or five months that the impact of this increase on corporate profits has been felt.
The value of the U.S. dollar is expected to stay strong for the near term and even possibly rise higher as the Greek situation in the Eurozone worsens and the Federal Reserve starts to raise short-term interest rates.
The issue of falling profits at multinational U.S. companies will eventually become a political problem if the weakness in earnings continues. This situation occurred in the 1980s as the Paul Volcker-led Federal Reserve tightened up on monetary policy, forcing short-term interest rates to post-World War II highs and causing a major increase in the value of the U.S. dollar.
The strong dollar makes products manufactured in the USA more expensive in offshore markets and therefore less competitive.
Railroads Suffer from Cheap Oil and a Strong Dollar
Reuters posted an interesting article about how cheap oil and a strong dollar hurt railroads.
Low oil prices and the strong U.S. dollar made for a somewhat painful first quarter for major U.S. railroads CSX Corp and Norfolk Southern Corp , and may continue to weigh on their profits.
Both companies derive about a fifth of their revenue from hauling coal, which faces competition from lower-priced petroleum products.
CSX, the third largest U.S. railroad, on Wednesday cut its forecast for 2015 earnings-per-share growth to a mid-to-high single-digit percentage range from double digits.
Chief Executive Officer Michael Ward told Reuters the reduced outlook reflected the impact of the strong dollar, low oil prices and the weak coal market.
Until the price of oil goes up anyone who can use oil or natural gas instead
Find out what the low Canadian dollar means for local businesses in various industries. To listen to this webinar go to http://www.welchllp.com/media-library/
Canada is going through considerable pressure in terms of achieving economic growth about 2.0%. This presentation will look at areas like real estate, retail sales, business investment, productivity, exports, labour and debt and deficits
How Does a Strong Dollar Hurt the US Economy?InvestingTips
http://profitableinvestingtips.com/investing-tips/how-does-a-strong-dollar-hurt-the-us-economy
How Does a Strong Dollar Hurt the US Economy?
A picture of how a strong dollar hurts the US economy comes from the American agricultural heartland. Seeking Alpha notes that the high dollar is raising crop prices and making US farm products less competitive. Consequently farmland price are falling.
Rural bankers remain pessimistic about their local economy, primarily due to the strong U.S. dollar that continues to hamper domestic crops sales on the global market. Respondents in this month’s survey suggested farmland prices were declining more quickly than in past months.
The Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) lies in the 40s indicating a slide in business and value. The Farmland price index has fallen from 39.4 to 33.4, a stronger indication of decreasing value. The strong US dollar is hurting the agricultural sector and the banks and small towns that depend on agriculture.
Corporate Earnings
The strong US dollar is cutting into US corporate earnings. CNN reports that US corporations need to stop relying on a weak dollar for their profits.
Although the rise in the value of the dollar has been quite substantial over the past 12 months, it has only been in the last four or five months that the impact of this increase on corporate profits has been felt.
The value of the U.S. dollar is expected to stay strong for the near term and even possibly rise higher as the Greek situation in the Eurozone worsens and the Federal Reserve starts to raise short-term interest rates.
The issue of falling profits at multinational U.S. companies will eventually become a political problem if the weakness in earnings continues. This situation occurred in the 1980s as the Paul Volcker-led Federal Reserve tightened up on monetary policy, forcing short-term interest rates to post-World War II highs and causing a major increase in the value of the U.S. dollar.
The strong dollar makes products manufactured in the USA more expensive in offshore markets and therefore less competitive.
Railroads Suffer from Cheap Oil and a Strong Dollar
Reuters posted an interesting article about how cheap oil and a strong dollar hurt railroads.
Low oil prices and the strong U.S. dollar made for a somewhat painful first quarter for major U.S. railroads CSX Corp and Norfolk Southern Corp , and may continue to weigh on their profits.
Both companies derive about a fifth of their revenue from hauling coal, which faces competition from lower-priced petroleum products.
CSX, the third largest U.S. railroad, on Wednesday cut its forecast for 2015 earnings-per-share growth to a mid-to-high single-digit percentage range from double digits.
Chief Executive Officer Michael Ward told Reuters the reduced outlook reflected the impact of the strong dollar, low oil prices and the weak coal market.
Until the price of oil goes up anyone who can use oil or natural gas instead
Find out what the low Canadian dollar means for local businesses in various industries. To listen to this webinar go to http://www.welchllp.com/media-library/
Canada is going through considerable pressure in terms of achieving economic growth about 2.0%. This presentation will look at areas like real estate, retail sales, business investment, productivity, exports, labour and debt and deficits
International business current trends in india presentationGulshan Poddar
this presentation gives you view about current trends going on in india in international business segment
it consists of export import trade balance or deficit and also counter trade .
thank you
Electrolux Investor Day in New York, July 19 2013Electrolux Group
Electrolux seminar on the North American Operations on July 19 in New York.
The seminar was hosted by Keith McLoughlin, President and CEO, Tomas Eliasson, CFO, Jack Truong, Head of Major Appliances North America together with parts of the North American management team.
International business current trends in india presentationGulshan Poddar
this presentation gives you view about current trends going on in india in international business segment
it consists of export import trade balance or deficit and also counter trade .
thank you
Electrolux Investor Day in New York, July 19 2013Electrolux Group
Electrolux seminar on the North American Operations on July 19 in New York.
The seminar was hosted by Keith McLoughlin, President and CEO, Tomas Eliasson, CFO, Jack Truong, Head of Major Appliances North America together with parts of the North American management team.
Réussir à s’imposer sur les marchés internationaux dans un contexte sans cesse imprévisible, voilà un défi pour l’entrepreneur! Le commerce international, 3e édition demeure un outil incontournable pour ceux et celles qui désirent s’initier aux notions théoriques et à la pratique du domaine. De la préparation d’un plan d’affaire à l’étude de marché, du financement aux stratégies de commercialisation, en passant par l’adaptation du produit et la négociation commerciale, l’ouvrage présente les rouages, les enjeux et les techniques propres au commerce international.
Chaque chapitre de l’ouvrage débute par une mise en situation illustrant une facette propre au commerce international. Dans un langage clair et accessible, les notions clés sont ensuite développées et accompagnées de nombreux exemples d’entreprises d’ici. Le lecteur retrouvera en fin de chapitre un résumé de ces notions essentielles, ainsi que des exercices qui lui permettront de faire le point sur les connaissances nouvellement acquises.
Réussir à s’imposer sur les marchés internationaux dans un contexte sans cesse imprévisible, voilà un défi pour l’entrepreneur! Le commerce international, 3e édition demeure un outil incontournable pour ceux et celles qui désirent s’initier aux notions théoriques et à la pratique du domaine. De la préparation d’un plan d’affaire à l’étude de marché, du financement aux stratégies de commercialisation, en passant par l’adaptation du produit et la négociation commerciale, l’ouvrage présente les rouages, les enjeux et les techniques propres au commerce international.
Chaque chapitre de l’ouvrage débute par une mise en situation illustrant une facette propre au commerce international. Dans un langage clair et accessible, les notions clés sont ensuite développées et accompagnées de nombreux exemples d’entreprises d’ici. Le lecteur retrouvera en fin de chapitre un résumé de ces notions essentielles, ainsi que des exercices qui lui permettront de faire le point sur les connaissances nouvellement acquises.
Réussir à s’imposer sur les marchés internationaux dans un contexte sans cesse imprévisible, voilà un défi pour l’entrepreneur! Le commerce international, 3e édition demeure un outil incontournable pour ceux et celles qui désirent s’initier aux notions théoriques et à la pratique du domaine. De la préparation d’un plan d’affaire à l’étude de marché, du financement aux stratégies de commercialisation, en passant par l’adaptation du produit et la négociation commerciale, l’ouvrage présente les rouages, les enjeux et les techniques propres au commerce international.
Chaque chapitre de l’ouvrage débute par une mise en situation illustrant une facette propre au commerce international. Dans un langage clair et accessible, les notions clés sont ensuite développées et accompagnées de nombreux exemples d’entreprises d’ici. Le lecteur retrouvera en fin de chapitre un résumé de ces notions essentielles, ainsi que des exercices qui lui permettront de faire le point sur les connaissances nouvellement acquises.
Réussir à s’imposer sur les marchés internationaux dans un contexte sans cesse imprévisible, voilà un défi pour l’entrepreneur! Le commerce international, 3e édition demeure un outil incontournable pour ceux et celles qui désirent s’initier aux notions théoriques et à la pratique du domaine. De la préparation d’un plan d’affaire à l’étude de marché, du financement aux stratégies de commercialisation, en passant par l’adaptation du produit et la négociation commerciale, l’ouvrage présente les rouages, les enjeux et les techniques propres au commerce international.
Chaque chapitre de l’ouvrage débute par une mise en situation illustrant une facette propre au commerce international. Dans un langage clair et accessible, les notions clés sont ensuite développées et accompagnées de nombreux exemples d’entreprises d’ici. Le lecteur retrouvera en fin de chapitre un résumé de ces notions essentielles, ainsi que des exercices qui lui permettront de faire le point sur les connaissances nouvellement acquises.
Réussir à s’imposer sur les marchés internationaux dans un contexte sans cesse imprévisible, voilà un défi pour l’entrepreneur! Le commerce international, 3e édition demeure un outil incontournable pour ceux et celles qui désirent s’initier aux notions théoriques et à la pratique du domaine. De la préparation d’un plan d’affaire à l’étude de marché, du financement aux stratégies de commercialisation, en passant par l’adaptation du produit et la négociation commerciale, l’ouvrage présente les rouages, les enjeux et les techniques propres au commerce international.
Chaque chapitre de l’ouvrage débute par une mise en situation illustrant une facette propre au commerce international. Dans un langage clair et accessible, les notions clés sont ensuite développées et accompagnées de nombreux exemples d’entreprises d’ici. Le lecteur retrouvera en fin de chapitre un résumé de ces notions essentielles, ainsi que des exercices qui lui permettront de faire le point sur les connaissances nouvellement acquises.
Réussir à s’imposer sur les marchés internationaux dans un contexte sans cesse imprévisible, voilà un défi pour l’entrepreneur! Le commerce international, 3e édition demeure un outil incontournable pour ceux et celles qui désirent s’initier aux notions théoriques et à la pratique du domaine. De la préparation d’un plan d’affaire à l’étude de marché, du financement aux stratégies de commercialisation, en passant par l’adaptation du produit et la négociation commerciale, l’ouvrage présente les rouages, les enjeux et les techniques propres au commerce international.
Chaque chapitre de l’ouvrage débute par une mise en situation illustrant une facette propre au commerce international. Dans un langage clair et accessible, les notions clés sont ensuite développées et accompagnées de nombreux exemples d’entreprises d’ici. Le lecteur retrouvera en fin de chapitre un résumé de ces notions essentielles, ainsi que des exercices qui lui permettront de faire le point sur les connaissances nouvellement acquises.
Réussir à s’imposer sur les marchés internationaux dans un contexte sans cesse imprévisible, voilà un défi pour l’entrepreneur! Le commerce international, 3e édition demeure un outil incontournable pour ceux et celles qui désirent s’initier aux notions théoriques et à la pratique du domaine. De la préparation d’un plan d’affaire à l’étude de marché, du financement aux stratégies de commercialisation, en passant par l’adaptation du produit et la négociation commerciale, l’ouvrage présente les rouages, les enjeux et les techniques propres au commerce international.
Chaque chapitre de l’ouvrage débute par une mise en situation illustrant une facette propre au commerce international. Dans un langage clair et accessible, les notions clés sont ensuite développées et accompagnées de nombreux exemples d’entreprises d’ici. Le lecteur retrouvera en fin de chapitre un résumé de ces notions essentielles, ainsi que des exercices qui lui permettront de faire le point sur les connaissances nouvellement acquises.
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology:
Ethnobotany in herbal drug evaluation,
Impact of Ethnobotany in traditional medicine,
New development in herbals,
Bio-prospecting tools for drug discovery,
Role of Ethnopharmacology in drug evaluation,
Reverse Pharmacology.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
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In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
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Bills have a main role in point of sale procedure. It will help to track sales, handling payments and giving receipts to customers. Bill splitting also has an important role in POS. For example, If some friends come together for dinner and if they want to divide the bill then it is possible by POS bill splitting. This slide will show how to split bills in odoo 17 POS.
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve Thomason
How Canadian exports with a strong dollar
1. How Canadian Exporters
Are Adapting to a Strong
Canadian Dollar
Now that global demand is finally showing signs of
recovery, these exporters are well positioned to
increase their international sales despite the
Canadian dollar’s high value relative to many
major currencies, not least the U.S. greenback
2. EDC currently expects Canadian goods and services exports to grow by 12% in 2011 and by 7%
in 2012.2 Part of this growth will be due to export levels continuing to recover from their 24%
collapse in 2009.
3. Strategies for adapting to a strong canadian dollar
• diversify into new markets;
• establish a physical presence abroad;
• use imported inputs in significant quantities; and
• increase productivity by boosting efficiency and
innovation.
Numerous Canadian exporters began using some of these strategies in 2003, as soon
as the dollar’s value began to rise. Since then, and particularly after the global crisis
of 2008–2009, even larger numbers of our exporters have put one or more of these
strategies to use.
4. Diversifying Export Markets
More than 4,000 companies began to export to countries other than the U.S. during
this period. Partly as a result, the share of Canadian goods and services exports to
the United States fell from close to 83% in 2002 to less than 71% in 2010
5. Establishing a Physical Presence Abroad
Between 2002 and 2008, the sales of these Canadian foreign affiliates rose twice as
fast as export sales originating from Canada, at 6.2% per annum versus 2.8% per
annum respectively
6. It can reduce the negative impact of the strong Canadian dollar in two
fundamental ways:
• First, as an exporter’s foreign exchange exposure diminishes, so does
the Canadian dollar’s influence on profit margins and export price
competitiveness. Accordingly when an exporter increases its foreign
currency expenditures (especially in U.S. dollars), it will
automatically reduce the sensitivity of its international sales and
profits to shifts in the value of the loonie.
• Second, the greater purchasing power provided by a strong Canadian
dollar can help cut expenses by reducing the cost of imported raw
materials, parts and components, which in turn increases profit
margins.
Purchasing More Foreign Goods and Services
7. • Operational efficiency
• investing in new technology
• Improve processes and mobilize workers
• innovation and differentiation
• creating unique products
• upgrading quality
• improving service levels
Improving Productivity