devalue

Example Sentences

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If Washington and Tokyo were to team up to devalue the dollar and prop up the yen, there could be benefits for both sides.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

He cites the example of Japan and China where huge debt issuance caused monetary deflation to which their central banks responded by allowing their currencies to devalue.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025

Markets have long been concerned that China would devalue its currency in response to tariffs, says Brooks.

From Barron's • Oct. 11, 2025

In addition, Malawi has been forced to devalue its currency and was recently crippled by fuel shortages and nationwide power outages.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

When France needed to devalue its currency, for example, they told the IMF in advance.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield