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The Strong Dollar Is Squeezing Emerging Markets Again
The US dollar is at a 20-year high, and emerging markets are feeling the pain. In this episode of International Business with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna unpack how a stronger dollar—now trading above 6.8 yuan and near 159 yen—is tightening financial conditions in developing economies. They focus on India, where the rupee is under pressure and foreign investors have pulled $12 billion from local stocks in 2026. Lucas explains the mechanics: dollar-denominated debt becomes more expensive, commodity imports cost more, and central banks are forced to hike rates to defend their currencies. Luna…
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