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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 8 MIN

THE TOKYO LIQUIDITY TRAP: How Japan Is Forcing U.S. Rates Higher!

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When U.S. tech stocks gap down on a Sunday night, retail traders blame domestic earnings—but the real trigger was likely pulled 6,000 miles away in Tokyo. In today's Wall Street Truthbomb, Chief Investment Officer Mark Malek reveals why a Bank of Japan central bank meeting can matter more to your U.S. margin account than anything the Federal Reserve says this week.Mark uncovers the shadow data inside Japan's yield curve normalization, breaking down why 10-Year Japanese Government Bond (JGB) yields touching 2.88% (a 30-year high) are forcing domestic life insurers and pension funds to repatriate capital back to Tokyo. Discover how the $764B+ Yen Carry Trade functions, why USD/JPY currency volatility triggers overnight margin resets for U.S. prime brokers, and what Japan’s $1.239 Trillion U.S. Treasury holdings mean for your stock portfolio.Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@wstruthbombs?sub_confirmation=1Substack: https://substack.com/@wstruthbombsX: https://x.com/WSTruthBombsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wstruthbombsBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/wstruthbombs.bsky.socialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wstruthbombsTruthbombs videos are for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by Mark Malek or guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Siebert Financial. These videos do  not constitute investment advice, an offer to sell, or a solicitation to buy any securities. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Listeners and viewers should consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.Support the show

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When U.S. tech stocks gap down on a Sunday night, retail traders blame domestic earnings—but the real trigger was likely pulled 6,000 miles away in Tokyo. In today's Wall Street Truthbomb, Chief Investment Officer Mark Malek reveals why a Bank of Japan central bank meeting can matter more to your U.S. margin account than anything the Federal Reserve says this week. Mark uncovers the shadow data inside Japan's yield curve normalization, breaking down why 10-Year Japanese Government Bond (JGB)...

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