Saturday, October 9, 2010

IMF warns countries against currency wars

  • The head of the International Monetary Fund on Friday warned global finance ministers that they should not use the value of their currencies as an economic weapon.
  • The Obama administration has increased pressure on China to allow its currency to rise in value against the dollar as a way to boost U.S. exports.
  • Various other nations, including Japan, Brazil and South Korea, have taken steps to keep their currencies weaker in an effort to boost exports.

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