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Why China Is Letting the Yen Weaken While Keeping the Yuan Stable
The yen has tumbled past 162 per dollar, while the yuan holds steady at 6.78. This episode explores the diverging currency strategies of China and Japan. Lucas and Luna break down how the PBOC is managing the yuan against a strong dollar, why the Bank of Japan is allowing further weakness, and what this means for export competitiveness and trade flows across Asia. With the trade-weighted US dollar index at 120.5, the contrast is sharp. We look at the policy tools each central bank uses, the impact on Chinese and Japanese exporters, and the broader implications for global supply chains. A…
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