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Yen Carry Trade Under Pressure: Japan’s Debt Crisis Surfaces as a Currency Crisis
Published Aug 17, 2026 6:21 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026 6:22 AM
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As of mid-August 2026, Japan’s 10-year government bond yield has climbed to approximately 2.93% — its highest level since 1996 and closing in on the closely watched 3% threshold. This move is more than a technical bond-market development. It is accelerating pressure on the long-running yen carry tra...
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