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Japan's historic yen intervention has ‘turbo-charged’ the carry trade
Japan's recent strategy to support its currency has led to a surge in carry trading, as investors are capitalizing on improved exchange rates to purchase overseas assets. Post-intervention, there is evidence that Japanese investors are increasingly buying foreign equities and bonds. Despite short-lived yen gains post-intervention, ongoing low interest rates and the consistent attractiveness of higher yields abroad are maintaining the carry trade momentum.
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Published 21 Aug 2026, 02:55 UTC3 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Net buying of foreign assets exceeded 5 trillion yen post-intervention.
- Yen strengthened but quickly lost ground against the dollar.
- Carry trade opportunities are heightened by Japan's low borrowing costs.
- Japanese institutional investors continue pursuing higher-yielding non-yen assets.
- Speculative positions against the yen have recently declined.
Interesting facts
- The yen's initial strength was short-lived, quickly reverting back toward lower values.
- Investors are using yen strengths as advantageous points for carry trades rather than abandoning them.