China is again limiting yuan gains to protect exports and manage economic weakness, but resisting a gradual appreciation risks trade tensions and forgoing benefits to domestic demand. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/12/18/world/push-for-stronger-yuan-continues/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #china #yuan #peoplesbankofchina #forex #trade #monetarypolicy #inflation

Despite heightened geopolitical tensions and escalating trade wars, the U.S. dollar’s global dominance is unlikely to fade in the near term, leaving Asian economies vulnerable to dollar shocks. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/10/10/world/asia-and-dollar-dependence/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #usdollar #yen #yuan #currencies #forex #monetarypolicy #asean #china #us