Hyun Song Shin

Hyun Song Shin, an economic advisor and head of research at the Bank for International Settlements, dives into the intricacies of the yen carry trade. He explains how this strategy, involving borrowing low-yield currencies, has influenced recent market turbulence. Shin discusses the key players in this global dynamic and debunks common misconceptions. He also highlights the role of FX swaps in enhancing liquidity and examines how today's financial conditions contrast with stock market performance. Insightful and timely, he unpacks the lessons learned from recent events.

Hyun Song Shin, economic advisor and head of research at the Bank for International Settlements, shares his insights on today's evolving financial landscape. He discusses the shift from bank lending to bond-based borrowing and its inflation implications. Shin also highlights how even traditionally safe assets, like US Treasuries, can suddenly pose risks, as seen in recent crises. He emphasizes the complexity of central banking in curbing inflation while navigating high interest rates and stresses the need for coordinated policies to maintain financial stability.

Hyun Song Shin, Economic Adviser and Head of Research for the Bank for International Settlements, sheds light on the unique dynamics of the current dollar rally. He explains how this cycle differs from past trends, examining its significant impact on global markets. Shin discusses the implications for trade and investment, exploring how the dollar's strength affects commodity prices and inflation. Policymakers are challenged to navigate these complexities, especially in emerging markets, while the dollar's position as the dominant currency remains a focal point.

Hyun Song Shin discusses the benefits and challenges of AI for central banks. Topics include AI advancements in processing unstructured data, implications for the financial sector, tools for economic assessments, and AI's impact on productivity and the labor market.

The podcast discusses various topics including central bank caution, market optimism, impacts on market volatility, bond markets, inflation, exchange rates, and economic growth. It also explores inflation drivers, interest rates, bond market liquidity, technology's impact on asset prices, stock market bubbles, and the complexities of R-Star measurement for monetary policy decisions.