Yen and bear it

Yen and bear it

Published: April 28, 2026

Duration: 8:13

A rare split vote at the BOJ sharpens the debate over Japan’s next rate move, even as the yen struggles to rally. Oil holds above $100 with the Iran conflict frozen, while tech stocks power ahead into a pivotal earnings week.

Today’s recommended read: 'See through' Iran war? Markets exploit permacrisis instead, Mike Dolan

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Produced by Eliza Davis Beard, Ethan Plotkin and Abisoye Adelusi

Sound engineering and music by Sebastian and Josh Sommer

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