{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6478a825654260001190a7cb/66a29f2122781665a9ac671b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to manipulate the US dollar","description":"<p>Presidential candidate Donald Trump has argued for a weaker dollar in recent interviews. That makes some sense. A weaker currency can increase exports and narrow a trade deficit. But how does one weaken a currency, and is it really a good idea? Today on the show, Rob Armstrong and new Unhedged newsletter reporter Aiden Reiter discuss the options. Also, we go long tomatoes and short Lamb Weston, notable manufacturer of french fries.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For a free 30-day trial to the Unhedged newsletter go to: <a href=\"https://www.ft.com/unhedgedoffer\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.ft.com/unhedgedoffer</a></p><p><br></p><p>You can email Robert Armstrong at <a href=\"mailto:rob.armstrong@ft.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">robert.armstrong@ft.com</a> and Katie Martin at <a href=\"mailto:katie.martin@ft.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">katie.martin@ft.com</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.ft.com/content/1e54d9f7-d2ea-4abe-b4b2-beb2faca59bc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com</strong></a></p>","author_name":"Financial Times & Pushkin Industries"}