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Why Japan's $74 Billion Yen Intervention Is Failing
Japan spent $74 billion in June 2026 propping up the yen, yet the currency continues to weaken toward 162 per dollar. Lucas and Luna unpack why the intervention is failing, what it means for Japanese exporters and global carry trades, and how the Federal Reserve's rate policy is the real driver. They explore the structural limits of unilateral currency defense, the impact on Japan's $4 trillion in overseas investments, and what traders are watching next. Anchored to the July 1, 2026 market data showing the yen at 161.7 per dollar, this episode drills into one specific number: $74…
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