Japan is trying to strengthen the yen after decades of ultra-low interest rates, but moving too quickly could hurt its economy. CNBC Explains looks at the carry trade, currency intervention and the Bank of Japan’s difficult balancing act.
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Japan is trying to strengthen the yen after decades of ultra-low interest rates, but moving too quickly could hurt its economy. CNBC Explains looks at the carry trade, currency intervention and the Bank of Japan’s difficult balancing act.
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