2006: Same as 2005

The Economist has released its Big Mac Index for 2006. The Chinese yuan is 59% undervalued compared to the dollar. This is the same estimate as last year, so I will refrain from interpretting it, opting instead to point you to last year's analysis. So much for China's famed 2% revaluing of the yuan.

Other highlights of the 2006 Big Mac Index:

• The Swiss Franc is once again the most overvalued currency against the dollar. (57% this year versus 65% in 2005)


• The New Taiwan Dollar is undervalued by 25% (versus 21% in 2005).


• The Euro is overvalued by 11% (down from 17%).

For those interested in the Chinese economy, The New Economist offers a roundup of must-read articles.

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