The cracks in this dark corner of the $1.8 trillion financial markets have clear similarities to the subprime crisis. Liquidity is scarce or even disappearing. The lack of transparency around how assets are valued seems to be fueling investor concerns and leading to funds failing to return capital to investors. This in turn has raised …
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New Currency War: Japan Challenges China and the Yuan with Yen Devaluation
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the yen fell to 155 against the dollar, prompting intervention in the foreign exchange market. Forex traders are now familiar with the routine that accompanies yen weakness. Just as on Wednesday (November 12), Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warned dealers not to test her resolve as the yen hit a nine-month …