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$2.35 Trillion Yen Borrowing Record Upsets Carry Trade
Cross-border yen borrowing hit a record $2.35 trillion in March, triggering a sudden market unwind before the Bank of Japan raises rates.
Economy
Germany's exports fall 0.8% for first time in five months; Japan raises annual GDP growth to 1.4%
Germany's July exports dropped 0.8%, marking the first decline in five months due to weak demand from China and the eurozone. Meanwhile, Japan reported a 0.4% quarterly growth rate, pushing its annualized real GDP up to 1.4%.
Central Banks
Yen reaches seven-month high as BoJ rate hike bets surge
The Japanese yen climbed to its strongest level since February, trading near 153 dollars per unit due to mounting expectations that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates soon.
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Japan's Nikkei Index fell 0.19% amid Middle East energy tensions and rising oil prices
Commodities & Energy