126: Why the yen has fallen to a 20-year low w/ Yuko Takeo

<div>Since the beginning of March, the value of the yen has plummeted against the dollar, the euro and the British pound. Bloomberg economy reporter Yuko Takeo joins Deep Dive to explain why. <br> <br> <strong>Read more:</strong> </div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/04/20/business/129-yen-against-dollar/">Yen falls to ¥129 against U.S. dollar, refreshing a 20-year low</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/04/07/business/yen-weakness-positive-impact-sours/">Amid deepening yen weakness, a mixed blessing sours for Japan</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/04/19/business/trade-shifts-prolonged-weak-yen/">Japan’s trade shifts mean a weak yen is likely here to stay</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/04/15/business/economy-business/bank-of-japan-inflation-projection/">Bank of Japan poised to predict strongest inflation in 30 years</a></li> </ul> <div><br> </div> <div> <strong>On this episode:<br> </strong>Yuko Takeo: <a href="https://twitter.com/grey_whistle">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/ARdGf1KzQQU/yuko-takeo?sref=3ajTdSHv">Articles</a><br> Oscar Boyd: <a href="https://twitter.com/omhboyd">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/author/oscar-boyd/">Articles</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oscar.boyd/">Instagram</a><strong> </strong> </div> <div> <br> <strong>Transcript:<br> </strong>We now have transcripts for episodes of Deep Dive. A full transcript of <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/podcast/yen-fallen-20-year-low/">this episode</a> is available on The Japan Times website. Find transcripts useful? Tips for improvement? Contact us to let us know.<br> <br> <strong>Announcements</strong>:</div> <div>Get in touch with Oscar and the show at deepdive@japantimes.co.jp. Support the show. Rate, review and share this episode with a friend if you've enjoyed it. Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/japandeepdive">Twitter</a>, and give us feedback.<br> <br> This episode of