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Week in FX Asia – Japan and China Tension Continues

Japan and China island dispute continues. China held a naval exercise which sparked some controversy. Japan on its end is looking to hedge its dependance on rare metal imports from China by looking to partner with India.

US quarterly earning reports and the European crisis were the two major external factors that impacted the Asian economies. The Chinese economic slowdown has reduced the growth outlooks of exporting countries such as Australia who have reduced their interest rates to remain competitive. China’s main trading partners are looking to alternatives to diversify their exports.


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