1. As a result, Canadian bonds underperformed U.S. and European debt securities as traders held off buying securities denominated in a depreciating currency, analysts said. 2. A depreciating currency raises the price of imports, fueling inflation. 3. A falling currency tarnishes the allure of yen bonds for foreign investors, who worry any gains may be eroded by the depreciating currency. 4. A stronger yen, further battered by a depreciating Asian currencies, is a double blow to Japanese exporters. 5. Depreciating Asian currencies are making imports from those countries cheaper for German customers, analysts said. 6. Depreciating currencies are not in our interest. 7. In the last two weeks, Spain, Sweden and Italy have raised rates to choke off quickening inflation stoked by their depreciating currencies. 8. Interest rates must be high, he said, to restore confidence in the depreciating currencies. 9. Investors are concerned about depreciating currencies, higher interest rates and a potential slowdown in economic growth in the region. 10. So, the benefits from a depreciating currency could spark a more robust recovery in the broader economy, traders said. |