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Higher energy and materials costs outweigh benefit of weak currency even for big exporters
Japanese currency will find support at a time of rising global recession risks and structural threats to the dollar
For the central bank to raise interest rates would be a mistake
Despite popular disquiet, a weak currency is good for corporate Japan
Currency’s fall through ¥130 against the dollar follows central bank vow to keep bond yields at zero
Fall of 11% in two months to a 20-year low prompts speculation central bank might be forced to intervene
Greater use of offshore production sites limits the benefits of a weaker currency
Currency’s abrupt fall past ¥128 against the US dollar is ‘undesirable’, says Japan’s finance minister
Ultra-low monetary policy contrasts with tightening signals from US Fed
Japanese investors are an important source of buyers of US government debt
Policymakers caught between desire to keep policy loose and avoid deep declines in currency
Currency drops to ¥125 per dollar as other central banks push ahead with interest rate rises
‘Haven’ status undermined as global monetary policy drives currency down
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Currency may not find ‘hard floors’ against the greenback after hitting a five-year low this month
Some forex traders expect the Bank of Japan will eventually have to respond to the public’s inflation worries
Japan’s currency hit by rising cost of imported petrochemicals and easy monetary policy
Sharp rebound in China’s currency a clear warning the greenback is likely to weaken
Abnormal stability of currency reflects low investment conviction
Traders suggest GPIF trying to weaken yen after currency strengthened on coronavirus fears
Traders speculate state-backed GPIF could buy more overseas assets to weaken currency
Investors pessimistic over dismal economic data and impact of coronavirus
Currency has strengthened after grim geopolitical headlines, but not by much
Investors may decide more equity purchases by the Bank of Japan are a step too far
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