We expect the Japanese yen to weaken further against the US dollar, to 90 next year and 100 in 2012 (from around 83 today), despite a steady grind higher in most other Asian currencies. In contrast to the rest of the region, Japan faces a long period of sluggish and occasionally negative economic growth, persistent deflation, rising fiscal risks and further monetary easing.
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