What is a Yen Carry Trade? A Yen carry trade involves borrowing money in Japanese Yen (JPY), which typically has low-interest rates and a weak currency. Hedge funds and other investors take advantage of this by borrowing in Yen, then selling the Yen to buy other currencies. With these proceeds, they invest in various risky… Read More »
In the face of continued robust US global commodity prices despite a thriving economy, controlling inflation is proving increasingly arduous. Traders’ expectations for rate cuts by the Fed have dwindled from six or seven to barely two by the end of 2024. However, the lingering anticipation of Fed generosity, especially during an election year, sustains… Read More »
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is leading some of the world’s best known brands — from Apple to Disney and Ikea — to abruptly exit a country that’s become a global outcast. Many private companies have announced they are suspending or ending operations in Russia because of the country’s invasion of Ukraine.Car shipments were paused. Beer stopped… Read More »
As Russia and Ukraine was Boils markets seem panicky. But if history is anything to go by, Wars represent a opportunity rather than a threat for the prepared investor. While we have had thousands of wars over hundreds of years, I have picked the most well known among them for the sake of simplicity as… Read More »