Topic: Japan Carry Trade

2 chapters across the catalog

Asymmetric Intimacy
Episode 1899 1:45:18 - 1:53:04

1899: Asymmetric Intimacy

Japan's Carry Trade and Common Sense Immigration

Jason Calacanis explains the "Japan carry trade" and praises Japan's strict but logical immigration policies that require cultural assimilation and language fluency. He contrasts this with the "socialist" issues in the Netherlands and the U.S. border crisis. The conversation ends with a mention of producer Dana Brunetti's move to a ranch and his "media hacking" regarding John C. Dvorak's obituary.

No Guff
Episode 1684 2:49:15 - 2:50:54

1684: No Guff

Yen Carry Trade, Global Market Volatility

The "yen carry trade" is identified as the catalyst for recent global market volatility. Investors who borrowed yen at near-zero interest rates to buy US tech stocks were forced to liquidate positions when Japan raised rates. The impact on the "Magnificent Seven" tech stocks and Bitcoin is discussed.