Fitch: Strong Dollar Remains Headwind for US Multinationals

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Many U.S. multinational companies cited the strong dollar as a headwind to revenues during 1Q15 earnings calls; the dollar has climbed 9% this year against most major currencies. Companies with significant international sales and operating exposure are experiencing pressure not faced by peers with a domestic focused business, according to Fitch Ratings. Despite efforts by management to defray the impact on the bottom line through hedging agreements or operational adju

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