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Big Mac Index marks 40 years as burgers stay cheaper in Asia

The index is often used as a broad check on purchasing power and currency valuation, including in regions the U.S. has criticized for potential currency manipulation.

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MarketWatch marked the Big Mac Index’s 40th anniversary, highlighting that the measure continues to show broad price differences across countries.

The outlet noted that burgers generally cost less in Asia, a pattern that intersects with ongoing concerns about currency valuation.

MarketWatch also tied the index’s relevance to U.S. accusations that several Asian countries engage in currency manipulation.

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