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126: Why the yen has fallen to a 20-year low w/ Yuko Takeo
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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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- Yen falls to ¥129 against U.S. dollar, refreshing a 20-year low
- Amid deepening yen weakness, a mixed blessing sours for Japan
- Japan’s trade shifts mean a weak yen is likely here to stay
- Bank of Japan poised to predict strongest inflation in 30 years
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