The obscure Japanese investing scheme that continues to threaten global markets
A gambit known as the ‘yen carry trade’ is putting economies on shaky ground
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A gambit known as the ‘yen carry trade’ is putting economies on shaky ground
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Arguments advancing the prospect of the yuan rivalling the US dollar completely lack substance
Demand from foreign buyers surges in wake of mini-Budget and falling house prices
This anciently prized investment tends to maintain its inflation-adjusted value over time
With recession looming, sterling's fate is tied to the international recovery
Inflation and interest rates could be next to drop
American businesses benefit from falling pound as they increase investment
Currencies have a huge impact on your savings – and it’s time to change what you own
Japanese intervention fails to protect against surging dollar
PM vowed to spend 3pc of GDP on the military, but the economics are now in tatters
The plunging value of sterling means that life is cheap in the UK for stateside visitors, further widening transatlantic economic divisions
Aggressive interest rate rises likely on both sides of the Atlantic
Experts have said the weakness of sterling can be used to DIY investors' advantage
Petrol, holidays and the latest iPhones could all become more expensive
Fears of dollar parity grow as investors give the thumbs down to Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-Budget
Currency confidence is draining amid recession fears and higher borrowing
Currency fluctuations means some investors are faring much better than others
Traders are increasing bets on the pound plunging to its lowest ever level against the dollar