On topic: Why is the Japanese yen so weak?
The Japanese yen is continuing to slide against the U.S. dollar despite the Bank of Japan ending its negative interest rate policy on March 19. The failure of this move to prop up the currency has brought renewed pressure for government intervention.Why is the yen falling, and what does this mean for Japan? Here is a selection of stories to bring you up to date on the latest developments.The yen dropped to its lowest level in 34 years last week, trading near 152 to the dollar. The rapid depreciation came...