Yen at Work

Reuters Morning Bid · Sep 8, 2026 · 8m

Japan's yen surges to seven-month highs as markets price in a near-certain Bank of Japan rate rise, raising fresh questions about the carry trade. Meanwhile, Iran threatens the U.S. with economic warfare as Brent crude approaches $100 a barrel, and strong global data points to a world economy building steam.

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