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Hyun Song Shin, economic advisor and head of research at the Bank for International Settlements, delves into the aftermath of the yen carry trade's unwinding. He explains its mechanics and the global market connections that emerged during volatility in August. The discussion highlights misconceptions surrounding currency risks and the critical role of the FX swap market in navigating financial stress. Shin also emphasizes the impact of rising interest rates on market dynamics and the need for improved global financial metrics.
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- The yen carry trade exemplifies a complex financial strategy involving substantial borrowing in low-yield currencies to invest in higher-yielding assets, significantly impacting global markets.
- Market volatility is amplified by financial institutions' risk management practices, highlighting the need for better integrated approaches to mitigate cascading effects during stressful trading conditions.
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Understanding the Carry Trade
The carry trade is a financial strategy where investors borrow in a lower yielding currency, such as the yen, to invest in higher yielding assets like US technology stocks. Recent discussions have broadened the understanding of carry trades, highlighting that various assets are involved rather than just currency pairings. The carry trade activity experienced a significant spike, with yen-denominated borrowing rising sharply to around 40 trillion yen, approximately 270 billion dollars. However, this figure doesn't fully encapsulate the extent of carry trading happening in financial markets, which often operates in conjunction with off-balance sheet transactions through instruments like FX swaps.
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