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126: Why the yen has fallen to a 20-year low w/ Yuko Takeo

Apr 20, 2022

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Enin

01:37

Is the Bank of Japan Alligned With the Bank of Japan?

01:53

The Falling Value of the Yen Will Affect Residents of Japan

01:46

Introduction

2min

How Has the Value of the Yen Changed Over the Last Few Years?

2min

Is the Federal Reserve Planning to Increase Interest Rates?

3min

Is the Yen a Safe Haven Currency?

2min

Japan's Economy Benefits From a Weaker Yen

2min

Is the Weaker Yen Helping Japan's Economy?

2min

The Rise in Commodity Prices and the Falling Value of the Yen

2min

The Effects of the Weaker Yen on Consumers

3min

The Falling Value of the Yen Will Affect Residents of Japan

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Will the Fed Keep on Raising Rates?

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Is the Bank of Japan Alligned With the Bank of Japan?

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Enin

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Is the Federal Reserve Showing Signs That Inflation Is Slowing Down?

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Since the beginning of March, the value of the yen has plummeted against the dollar, the euro and the British pound. Bloomberg economy reporter Yuko Takeo joins Deep Dive to explain why.

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Photo: The yen's value has plummeted against the dollar over the past few weeks. | Getty Images