Slate Money Global Carry Trade Chaos
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Jan 31, 2026 Volatility in Japanese government bonds and how a spike in yields can topple global carry trades. The weakening US dollar and market reaction to Trump's Fed nominee. Corporate America’s muted messaging after immigration raids and the pressure from tech workers pushing CEOs to respond.
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Japan's Normalization Is Healthy — And Disruptive
- Japan's prolonged stimulus finally generated inflation and growth, prompting normalization of rates.
- That normalization is healthy for Japan but creates seismic adjustments for global capital flows.
Global Deficits Lift Yields, Shift Wealth
- Global fiscal expansion raises borrowing needs and pushes up yields as investors choose where to allocate finite capital.
- Higher yields benefit investors but increase taxpayer burdens via rising interest-service costs.
Fed Nomination Moves Markets Fast
- Kevin Warsh's Fed nomination calmed markets by signaling a return to conventional, hawkish policy.
- Small probability shifts about Fed leadership can trigger large FX and commodity moves, like silver plunges.