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"Currency war" still phoney but China tensions spreading

The Brazilian government’s accusations that the US is engaged in a “currency war” are always good for a headline but continue to have little foundation. China’s manipulation of the renminbi remains a far more likely flashpoint for a global crisis than the US stance on the dollar.

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