Japan’s government is pushing ahead with expanded spending even as the Bank of Japan edges interest rates higher — a collision of policies that could complicate...
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October 9, 2026
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Yen Strengthens, Putting Pressure on a Popular Global Trade Strategy
A rising Japanese yen is drawing fresh scrutiny to the so-called yen carry trade, a widely used strategy that borrows cheaply in Japan to invest in...
Stocks Rise, Treasury Yields Slip as Yen Surges Against Dollar
Global equities moved higher and U.S. Treasury yields pulled back in recent trading, while Japan’s yen posted a sharp advance against the dollar — a combination...
Yen slips past 159 per dollar after Japan’s GDP underwhelms
Japan’s currency weakened past the 159-per-dollar mark after the country’s latest growth figures fell short of expectations, reinforcing doubts about the strength of the Japanese economy...