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[-] FuckyWucky@hexbear.net 17 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Its only a decline in Dollar terms, not purchasing power tbf.

if he were in Pakistan or some global South country, a 40% depreciation would (likely) mean a 40% reduction (maybe more) in purchasing power but its not 1:1 with Japan (and China, Russia, most Western countries).

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[-] ksynwa@lemmygrad.ml 11 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

What is CPI?

Edit: Consumer Price Index

[-] ksynwa@lemmygrad.ml 7 points 3 months ago

Maybe he had investments that were affected by it.

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