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Note 15 - Financial Derivatives - Not Designated as Hedging (Details) - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Spot, Forward, and Swap Contracts with Positive Fair Value [Member] |  |
Notional | $ 743,257 | $ 775,324
Forward, and swap contracts with positive fair value | 33,237 | 39,010
Spot, Forward, and Swap Contracts with Negative Fair Value [Member] |  |
Notional | 852,409 | 752,250
Forward, and swap contracts with positive fair value | $ (33,531) | $ (38,807)

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