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Another discussion point involves the impact of currency fluctuations on Tesla’s profits. During a year where the Euro experienced a historic crash—falling below parity with the dollar for the first time in two decades—many speculated this might hurt Tesla’s profits from international sales. Nonetheless, James’ analysis reveals that this currency shift had a negligible effect on Tesla’s gross margins because the decline in revenue was offset by lower costs.
This highlights an essential lesson: currency fluctuations, while impactful on sentiment, often have limited effect on long-term profitability if managed properly. For Tesla, this provides reassurance that external macroeconomic factors are unlikely to significantly derail its financial growth.