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Let me say at the outset that I am not the foremost currency strategist in the bank. From my perspective, the American dollar has been surprisingly weak against some key counterparts. Having a strong currency may be nice for travelers, but it annoys exporters. Recent attention has focused on China’s decision to broaden the trading band for the renminbi (RMB).
Like their Asian neighbors, the Chinese have been somewhat perturbed by the mountain of quantitative ease introduced by the Bank of Japan. This sequence of events raises some important observations. Acting Locally, Thinking Globally Mr. Financial Forecast Center Home Page. AideRSS. TraderFeed. Slope of Hope with Tim Knight. My Feeds - AideRSS. Entertainment. Greg Mankiw's Blog. Motley Fool CAPS: Welcome Fool! Santa Rosa News. Amazon Deals Trakker. Tanga.com.