Dollar Gains on Yen Weakness and Higher T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 7-week high today and is up by +0.24%. Weakness in the yen is positive for the dollar, as it tumbled to a 2-week low today. Also, today’s +1% jump in WTI crude oil prices boosts inflation expectations and may prompt the
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Bank of Japan likely conducted rate checks in currency market, signaling potential yen intervention

The Bank of Japan reportedly conducted rate checks in the currency market, signaling potential yen intervention while keeping $1.16 trillion in

The yen's sudden surge upsets the carry trade faithful

A blistering rally in the Japanese yen ahead of an expected interest rate hike from the Bank of Japan next week is upending the long-established and lucrative carry trade, as investors rethink the path ahead for ​the volatile currency.

Global stocks mixed as yen falls despite Bank of Japan rate hike

Global stocks were mixed Friday at the end of a week dominated by central bank moves to tame inflation as the yen retreated against the dollar despite a Bank of Japan interest rate hike.The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a three-decade high,

BOJ’s rate rise triggers yen selling and a likely concern for Treasury’s Bessent

The dollar lost some steam, particularly against the Japanese yen, as markets price in central bank decisions with an uncertain outlook.

120,000 yen in annual dividends, 650,000 yen in unrealized gains on Japanese stocks. Yet, what I'm happiest about is finding my 'investment core'

It has been about a year since I started investing in high-dividend Japanese stocks.This year, I reached a milestone.My annual dividends have exceeded 120,000 yen, and the unrealized gains on my Japanese stock holdings have surpassed 650,