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Carry Trade Explained: Why the Japanese Yen Is Losing Its Appeal (JPY/USD)

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The Japanese yen is losing its appeal for the carry trade, where investors borrow at low interest rates to fund higher-yielding investments. This strategy has been a staple of global finance for decades. Market shifts are now changing the currency's role for international investors.

For decades, the Japanese yen has been one of the world’s favored currencies for investors looking to borrow cheaply and put that money into assets offering higher returns.

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