FT News Briefing

A new day dawns for the yen

Mar 28, 2024

09:55

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Exploring the impact of ending negative interest rates in Japan on yen volatility, Disney's resolution with Florida, and US small-cap stocks facing worst performance relative to large companies in over 20 years.

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Quick takeaways

Ending negative interest rates in Japan may increase yen volatility, impacting carry trades.

Resolution of Disney's Florida legal battle with Governor Ron DeSantis ensures future development plans with updated board.

Deep dives

Disney settles legal dispute over Florida theme parks

Disney ends a long-standing legal battle over its Florida theme parks, arising from Governor Ron DeSantis's attempt to revoke the company's longstanding governmental rights in the area surrounding Walt Disney World. The resolution includes dropping legal disputes and engaging in negotiations with an updated board for future development plans.

Introduction

2min

Analyzing the impact of interest rate changes on the Yen and global markets

4min

Analyzing the Performance and Outlook of Small Cap Stocks vs. Big Companies in the US Market

3min

The end of negative interest rates in Japan threatens to bring a new era of volatility for the yen, and Florida and Disney resolve a legal dispute. Plus, US small-cap stocks are suffering their worst run of performance relative to large companies in more than 20 years.

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End of negative interest rates in Japan raises threat of yen volatility

US small-caps suffer worst run against larger stocks in over 20 years

Disney settles lawsuit in Florida theme-park dispute

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Ethan Plotkin, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

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