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Kazakhstan's currency, the tenge, experiences a 26% devaluation against the US dollar shortly after the government announces a shift to a free-floating exchange rate system. The decision is prompted by the country's struggling economy, influenced by falling oil prices, as Kazakhstan heavily relies on oil exports. The devaluation aims to address economic challenges and adapt to the changing oil market conditions.
Wednesday, 19 August, 2015