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作成日: 2026/01/31 09:40

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- The US has placed Japan on its currency watch list due to a large trade surplus and rising current account surplus.
- The US Treasury is now monitoring if countries use policies to prevent their currencies from weakening, alongside checking for currency manipulation.
- The recent depreciation of the Japanese yen, influenced by interest rate differences and potential fiscal policies, prompted the continued monitoring.

A: Hey Hana-chan! Did you hear about something in the news?

B: Oh, hi Ken-san! No, what's up?

A: It’s about the US and Japan. The US put Japan on a “watch list.”

B: A watch list? Really? Why?

A: Apparently, Japan is making too much money from trading with the US. Like, a *big* trade surplus.

B: That doesn't sound so bad, does it?

A: Well, the US thinks Japan might be changing the value of the yen. They’re worried about currency manipulation.

B: Currency manipulation? What does that even mean?

A: Basically, trying to make the yen weaker to sell more stuff. The US is checking if Japan is doing that.

B: I’ve noticed the yen has been really weak lately!

A: Exactly! The US report said the yen is at its lowest in a long time. And it's because Japan's interest rates are different from other countries.

B: So, what does this “watch list” actually *do*?

A: Nothing much right now, but they're keeping an eye on it. Plus, the new Japanese government might spend even *more* money. That could weaken the yen even more.

B: Wow. That’s a bit complicated! So, the US is just keeping tabs?

A: Yep! Just watching to see what happens.

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