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The Dollar Is Our Currency and Your Problem

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The Japanese Economy Is in a Currency War, Not a Reverse Currency War

Japan is experiencing 3% inflation currently, which is its highest level in eight years. On news of the BOJ's decision, the yen crashed precipitously. It dropped almost a full percentage point in one day to hit 145 yen per dollar. That's the weakest exchange rate dating back to August 1998.

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