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Why investors backed away from carry trades this week
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Ellen Rolfes
Aug 9, 2024
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The high stakes trade that can move entire currencies
May 16, 2024
The “currency carry trade” is one way investors chase returns by moving their money from one country to another, and it can move currency markets. It’s emblematic of the power of interest rates to slosh money around the globe, and it may be growing.
How a weak Japanese yen affects the U.S. economy
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Matt Levin
Mar 27, 2024
Japanese autos have not dropped in price and U.S. exports now become more expensive.
Why the U.S. isn’t concerned that Japan might act to prop up its currency
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Justin Ho
Sep 20, 2023
The U.S. isn’t usually thrilled when a country intervenes in its own currency. But boosting the yen is likely to help Japan’s economy, which could help the U.S. in turn.
The Bank of Japan hints at end of ultra-low interest rates
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Justin Ho
Dec 21, 2022
Despite global and domestic inflation, Japan's central bank held interest rates near zero. But it's just hinted that this policy will change.
As economies worldwide struggle with inflation, Japan faces another problem: a weak yen
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Justin Ho
Sep 22, 2022
As many central banks raise interest rates, the Bank of Japan is keeping them low to prop up the economy. That leads to a depreciated currency.
Why the U.S. dollar is so strong right now
Aug 29, 2022
The dollar index hit a 20-year high in European trading, the result of the Fed's rate hikes and the relative strength of the U.S. economy.
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Japanese shocked by rising prices after decades of economic stagnation
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Mariko Oi
Jun 20, 2022
Japan had struggled to even reach the central bank inflation target of 2%.
How does the strong dollar affect U.S. consumers?
Mar 11, 2015
The dollar remains strong against other currencies. What's the effect on consumers?
Sony back in the black for the first time in 5 years
May 9, 2013
Japanese entertainment and electronics giant Sony has managed to make money, not lose it for the first time in five years. The company reported a net profit of $948 million.