Yen

Markets React as Yen Carry Trade Returns Following Takaichi Remarks

On October 6, 2025, Japan’s financial markets experienced significant turbulence following the unexpected election of Sanae Takaichi as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Her victory, widely interpreted as a shift towards more aggressive fiscal policies reminiscent of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s “Abenomics,” has reignited the yen carry trade, a strategy…

Yen

Yen Gains 0.22% After Election Defeat Drives Safe Haven Buying

On Monday, July 21, 2025 the Japanese yen rose by 0.22%. This happened right after a surprise election result shook the market. Investors quickly moved their money into safer places, and the yen is one of them. When the world feels risky, people want something safe. The Japanese yen is one of those safe things….