G20 Leaders Pledge to Avoid Currency Wars
18 February 2013 | Issue 5070
Leaders of the Group of 20 said Saturday that global economic growth remains weak despite government measures, but they agreed to avoid currency wars intended to stimulate the economy by devaluing their money.
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