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Asian Markets Dive: Baja Expats Check Surf Report, Not Stock Ticker.

Financial tremors ripple across Asia as the Bank of Japan raises rates and the Korean Won plunges into crisis. In our sun-drenched corner of the world, news of distant economic meltdowns barely registers. Most are too preoccupied with securing the perfect spot on the beach, or perhaps wondering if their Peloton subscription will still work without hiccup. The only crisis worth discussing is the size of today's sets.

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