From Tokyo to NoHo

Following the dollar around the globe

The buck stops everywhere

By Los Angeles Times staff writers

The weak U.S. currency is changing the lives of billions. Some are getting richer, some are barely making it. From a fish market in Tokyo to a sushi restaurant in Los Angeles, a look at why the greenback matters.

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