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Note 15 - Financial Derivatives - Not Designated as Hedging (Details) - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Spot, Forward, and Swap Contracts with Positive Fair Value [Member] |  |
Notional | $ 154,340 | $ 151,244
Option contracts, fair value | 2,891 | 4,658
Spot, Forward, and Swap Contracts with Negative Fair Value [Member] |  |
Notional | 96,119 | 132,813
Option contracts, fair value | $ (2,550) | $ (2,200)

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