The amplification mechanism relies on the scissors effect between accommodative US monetary policy (Fed rate cuts of -25 to -50 bps towards 2026) and a tightening by the Bank of Japan (+25 to +75 bps). This divergence, exacerbated by a 10x leverage for hedge funds, leads to a compression of the carry trade spread, making…
The Japanese yen-based carry trade, historically profitable (35-40% ROI with 10x leverage), is mathematically broken by the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) rate normalization.
The current rate differential (4.25% US vs 1.00% JPY) drops to 3.25% before costs and yen appreciation. If the BOJ raises rates by more than an additional 50 basis points or…
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