98. Weak Dollar Policy, Oil Reserve Crisis & Why the Mag Seven Stumble Matters

Expat Wealth - Cross-Border Financial Advice for Expats in America and Americans Abroad · Aug 20, 2026 · 35m

Richard Taylor and Brian Dunhill are back with an unscripted breakdown of the forces driving global markets in August 2026.

First up, the Yen carry trade unravelling. Brian explains how the Trump administration quietly forced Japan to sell euros instead of US treasuries, what that reveals about a deliberate weak dollar policy, and why currency devaluation is now Washington's preferred tool for managing a 120% debt-to-GDP ratio. For expats and cross-border investors, the implications are massive.

Then, markets. Despite constant noise, the S&P 500 has had a strong run, but the Magnificent Seven…