Yen at Work
Published: September 8, 2026
Duration: 8:56
Japan's yen surges to seven-month highs as markets price in a near-certain Bank of Japan rate rise, raising fresh questions about the carry trade. Meanwhile, Iran threatens the U.S. with economic warfare as Brent crude approaches $100 a barrel, and strong global data points to a world economy building steam.
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Produced by Eliza Davis Beard and Abisoye Osundairo.
Sound engineering and music by Sebastian and Josh Sommer.
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