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Australia cut its cash rate to 2.5% to spur broader economic growth. The Aussie dollar weakened in line with this, but the central bank has less appetite to continue cuts. Are these tactics working and where will the currency be over the next six months? CT asks the experts.

Korea’s decision to cut its benchmark rate appears to help weaken the won, benefiting the country’s exporters. “Abenomics” was blamed for the unseen move. Are most Asian nations at risk of having to take the same approach? CT asks the experts.

Japan's central bank is buying trillions of yen in government bonds and other assets to depress long-term yields and revive the economy. Will this work and how will the yen fare in the medium to long term? CT asks the experts.

An agreement has been made to avert the US fiscal cliff, but are the political measures sensible and what does it mean for the US dollar? CT asks the experts.

The yen's strength is of constant concern to the Japanese government, sparking much debate over how to weaken it. Some have suggested adopting the Swiss method of sticking to a cap which the central bank will defend. Is this wise? CT asks the experts.

Korea is seeking to reduce its reliance on US dollars as a trade currency, and hoping to tap its swap line with China more. CT asks is this a sound strategy?

Lorraine C. Belo, CFO and CIO of building supplier Wilcon, talks up local IT suppliers and of using forwards to cheapen loan costs.

Noises from senior politicians and bankers in the the US and China are indicating the renminbi spot rate is not as problematic as it once was. CT asks the experts whether the Chinese currency is now actually overvalued.