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Dollar Sinks Further

Currency traders push the dollar to new lows against the Euro. The dollar has fallen steadily against major currencies for months now, prompting concern that foreign investors may sour on the American economy. But export-minded U.S. manufacturers are thankful for the dollar's decline. NPR's Jim Zarroli reports.

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Jim Zarroli is an NPR correspondent based in New York. He covers economics and business news.