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by maw 2727 days ago
A stronger dollar in theory should make the prices decrease.

But for whom? If you're outside the US, and I'll remind you that most of the world, including China, is, then goods effectively priced in US dollars will be more expensive.

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Electronic parts are priced in USD, because USA is the biggest buyer of electronic toys...

This is what I think 99% of business people don't get when they are confused by counterintuitive price dynamics of the industry.

I totally understand that. I should have clarified that I meant in US markets. Cause the iPhone prices also increased in the United States IIRC.