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Yuan Falls to Two-Year Low Amid Rising Pressure on Asian Currencies as US Dollar Strengthens

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  • The offshore yuan has **plummeted** to its lowest value in more than **two years** against the **US dollar**, reaching **7.3698** on the last trading day of 2024.
  • Other **Asian currencies** are experiencing similar pressures due to the strengthening of the **US dollar**, driven by expected **Federal Reserve** monetary policies.
  • The **Japanese yen** and **Vietnam’s currency** have also hit lows, with the yen falling below **158** and Vietnam’s currency surpassing **25,480** against the dollar.
  • Analysts indicate that ongoing pressure on Asian currencies is expected, particularly due to a **"strong dollar"** and China’s **moderately loose** monetary policy contributing to yuan strain.
  • Beijing aims to maintain **financial stability**, controlling the pace of yuan depreciation to mitigate tariff impacts and avoid excessive weakening despite the **external pressures**.

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