Currency swings could influence aftermarket transactions. 2025 was not a good year for the U.S. dollar. Compared to a basket of currencies, it was down nearly 10% last year. This is one reason U.S. residents investing in foreign stocks did well ... Continue Reading2 Comments
What the weak dollar means for domain names
· UncategorizedDomain names are now cheaper in many countries. The U.S. dollar is declining in value, and that could have interesting implications for the domain name aftermarket. In early January, it took just $1.03 to buy a euro. Now, it's around $1.17, and ... Continue Reading3 Comments
What dollar – euro parity means for domain names
· UncategorizedExchange rates matter in the domain market. I just returned from a vacation in Paris, and it seemed like everything was on sale. No, not because all of the windows had stickers promoting soldes. It's because my currency — the U.S. dollar — hit ... Continue ReadingLeave a Comment
Strong dollar might present buying opportunity for domains
· UncategorizedMake that offer to domain owners outside the U.S. again because it might seem like a better deal to them. Despite a recent pullback, the U.S. dollar has strengthened this year. This might give domain buyers whose assets are in greenbacks some good ... Continue Reading1 Comment
Exchange Rate Swings Mucking Up Domain Market
· UncategorizedRapid changes in exchange rates affecting domain name transactions. The value of the U.S. dollar has soared in recent months compared to the Canadian Dollar, British Pound, Euro, and several other currencies. There are winners and losers. How much ... Continue Reading4 Comments
Canadian Domainers Feel Pain of Rising Loonie
· UncategorizedRising currency values can actually hurt Canadian domainers. Canada has launched its share of superstar domainers including Kevin Ham and Adam Dicker and domain companies such as Tucows (AMEX: TCX) and Live Current Media (OTCbb CMNN.ob). You'd think ... Continue Reading1 Comment
