The Economist13 Aug, 08:49economist.com

When Japan buys yen, it unwinds a dangerous trade

The world’s biggest carry trader begins to exit its position

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Unwinding of the yen carry trade reduces leverage in global financial markets and diminishes demand for high-yield assets that funded the trade, creating headwinds for risk assets and tailwinds for safe havens.

Tailwind (2)

Nomura Holdings8604.Tknock-onJapanese investment bank earns fees and spreads from volatility, rebalancing, and structured products during carry trade reversal.
Mizuho Financial Group8411.Tknock-onYen funding source for carry trades; benefits from higher interest rates and bid-ask spreads as deleveraging accelerates.

Headwind (1)

SoftBank Group9984.Tknock-onMajor yen-funded investor in global tech and risk assets; carry trade unwinding pressures valuations of held positions and reduces leverage capacity.

Sectors

Global equities
High-yield fixed income
Japanese financial services

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