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The yen won’t be moved by ‘90s nostalgia

Commentary / Japan Jun 15, 2022

The yen won’t be moved by ‘90s nostalgia

by Gearoid Reidy and Daniel Moss

The currency hit its weakest level since 1998, prompting speculation Japan might intervene again. But the world is a very different place today.

The international monetary system is more unfit than ever

Commentary / World May 16, 2022

The international monetary system is more unfit than ever

by Andrew Sheng and Xiao Geng

With the U.S. dollar being weaponized through sanctions, it is clear that the current system is far from neutral — or sustainable.

The Fed has risen too far above political control

Commentary / World Nov 24, 2021

The Fed has risen too far above political control

by John Authers

The problem with the Fed is that the need for stability — and for avoiding market shocks — cuts across the desire to exert more democratic control over the central bank.

Will Japan become a hub for Russia and China to evade sanctions?

Commentary / Japan Aug 30, 2021

Will Japan become a hub for Russia and China to evade sanctions?

by Francis Shin

As sanctions coordination increases between the U.S. and its allies, Japan must join them with similar sanctions or risk becoming a hub for Chinese and Russian sanctions evasion.

The stablecoin illusion

Commentary / World Jul 26, 2021

The stablecoin illusion

by Barry Eichengreen

Stablecoin stability is an illusion. They are unlikely to replace Federal Reserve money, revolutionize finance or realize the dreams of their libertarian enthusiasts.

China sets sights on a digital currency to challenge the U.S. dollar

Commentary / World | Perspectives Apr 4, 2021

China sets sights on a digital currency to challenge the U.S. dollar

by Yoshiyuki Sagara

China has taken the lead in becoming a cashless society.

The dollar's doldrums

Commentary / World Mar 19, 2018

The dollar's doldrums

by Barry Eichengreen

Trump-related uncertainty may be one reason among many behind the greenback's weakness.

Asia's newest fear: a Trump currency war

Commentary / World Jan 20, 2017

Asia's newest fear: a Trump currency war

by William Pesek

Having called out China as a currency manipulator, U.S. President Donald Trump now says the dollar is too strong.

Commentary / World Jan 25, 2013

The unloved dollar standard

by Ronald Mckinnon

The role of the U.S. dollar as international anchor is faltering as emerging markets grow increasingly frustrated by the Fed’s near-zero interest-rate policy.

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