Why the yen has fallen to a 20-year low w/ Yuko Takeo
Episode 126, Apr 20, 2022, 10:00 AM
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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- Bank of Japan poised to predict strongest inflation in 30 years
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Photo: The yen's value has plummeted against the dollar over the past few weeks. | Getty Images
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Photo: The yen's value has plummeted against the dollar over the past few weeks. | Getty Images