Meanwhile, In Japan…

On Thursday, markets were "treated" to another "Econ 101" lesson. While previewing this week's slate of global data, I noted that trade figures for Japan would likely be worth a mention, even if the numbers weren't likely to land above the proverbial fold. The yen's inexorable slide (the currency is on track for its worst year ever) has contributed to a terms of trade shock, which risks becoming self-fulfilling. Data out Thursday showed the country's trade deficit reached a record last month a

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3 thoughts on “Meanwhile, In Japan…

  1. YCC might end in Japan just in time for its implementation in the US after the Fed’s next accident forces the return of fiscal and monetary support

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