But then, about two weeks ago, dollars started rolling in from Washington and elsewhere.
When the dollar started to fall in late 1985, production costs proved excessive.
And the dollar is starting to get its strength back again.
The dollar started the week on a note of strength, having pierced the 1.50 level against the German mark.
Stocks and the dollar might both start to look overvalued.
"But I think the dollar started to look at the downside of the range."
That is because the dollar in hand can be invested immediately and start earning more money.
Indeed, the dollar has already started to regain some of its lost ground.
But late last year, the dollar started to rise.
Raise your son (or daughter) to be an athlete and the dollars may start flowing.