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Old 10-25-2004, 08:33 AM  
sacX
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Quote:
Originally posted by directfiesta
Wrong, it is worse.

Example:

Let's say the US owes 100 Euros.

At today's rates, the US wpuld need 127.706 USD to repay.

If the US dollar goes lower ( looses value), it would take more$$$ to obtain the same amount in Euros ( ie 135.00US$ to repay 100 Euros ).

You can also look at the fact that the percentage of US production to repay the debts would grow ( needing more) to repay that fixed amount.

Many economists forecast i, in the case of the Canadian dolar, par in about 18 months.
This because the Can$ is also very strong ( winning value also against the Euro ...).

Back to selling ....
The US government doesn't borrow in euros, it issues USD debt, so your example doesn't fit.
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