yen carry trade

Two Central Banks, One Oil Shock: A Critical Week for Stocks, Interest Rates and Real Estate

Two Central Banks, One Oil Shock: A Critical Week for Stocks, Interest Rates and Real Estate

Two central banks meet this week while oil prices stay elevated. Here's what we're watching on Wall Street, in mortgage rates, and in the Treasure Valley housing market, and what it could mean for real estate investors.

Japan, Oil Prices, and Why Global Markets Are Watching Closely

Japan, Oil Prices, and Why Global Markets Are Watching Closely

For years, Japan was almost ignored in global monetary policy discussions. That may now be changing. Here's why investors around the world are paying much closer attention to the Bank of Japan and what it could mean for markets, rates, and real estate.

The Reverse Yen Carry Trade: What an Unwind Could Mean for the U.S. Economy

The Reverse Yen Carry Trade: What an Unwind Could Mean for the U.S. Economy

The yen carry trade has long fueled global risk taking. If it reverses, expect shifts in stocks, Treasuries, the dollar, and real estate. Here’s what that could mean for investors and how to prepare.