Yen at Work
About this episode
The episode discusses the surge of Japan's yen and its implications, alongside geopolitical tensions involving Iran and economic indicators.
Japan's yen surges to seven-month highs as markets price in a near-certain Bank of Japan rate rise, raising fresh questions about the carry trade. Meanwhile, Iran threatens the U.S. with economic warfare as Brent crude approaches $100 a barrel, and strong global data points to a world economy building steam. 📲 Podcasts, breaking news, and video analysis from the source. Download the Reuters app here. Today's recommended read: Trump's baffling Fed threat could be gift to Warsh, Mike Dolan Subscribe to Mike Dolan's Morning Bid newsletter, and check out his columns on Reuters Open Interest. Listen to the latest episode of Reuters Econ World on right-wing populism. Produced by Eliza Davis Beard and Abisoye Osundairo. Sound engineering and music by Sebastian and Josh Sommer. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Eliza Davis Beard, Abisoye Osundairo
Topics covered
- yen
- Bank of Japan
- carry trade
- Iran
- economic warfare
- Brent crude
- global economy
Keywords
- yen
- Bank of Japan
- carry trade
- Iran
- Brent crude
- global economy
- economic warfare
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Organizations: Bank of Japan, Reuters
Books & works: Reuters Econ World
Places: Iran, U.S., Brent
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