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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 9 MIN

THE YEN RESCUE COLLAPSED: The $160 Currency Trap Threatening US Markets!

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Two weeks after the US Treasury and Bank of Japan executed a historic joint currency intervention, the Yen has drifted right back toward 159 against the Dollar. In today's Wall Street Truthbomb, Chief Investment Officer Mark Malek breaks down why central bank interventions fail when underlying bond yield spreads remain wide open.Mark analyzes the shadow data behind the 183 basis point yield gap between US 10-Year Treasuries (4.66%) and Japanese Government Bonds (2.83%), showing how cheap Yen carry-trade liquidity funds US deficit debt. Discover why $89.70 Brent crude exacerbates Japan's imported inflation, how Bank of Japan rate hikes risk destabilizing sovereign bond holdings, and what this currency shift means for global equity liquidity.CHAPTERS & OUTLINE:The 1998-Style Joint Intervention: 163 to 155 SnapbackWhy 50% of Intervention Gains Evaporated in 14 DaysThe Yen Carry Trade Mechanism: Borrowing Low to Earn HighShadow Data: The 183 Bps Yield Gap (4.66% US vs. 2.83% JGB)How Weak Yen Flows Finance U.S. Federal Budget DeficitsThe Japanese Consumer Squeeze: Imported Energy & $89.70 Brent CrudeBank of Japan Dilemma: Raising Rates vs. Owning 50% of JGB DebtToday's Wall Street Truthbomb: Why Bond Spreads Matter More Than InterventionsSubscribe: 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.#Yen #CarryTrade #BankOfJapan #FederalReserve #CurrencyMarket #BondMarket #MarkMalek #WallStreetTruthbombs #GlobalEconomy #MacroEconomySupport the show

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Two weeks after the US Treasury and Bank of Japan executed a historic joint currency intervention, the Yen has drifted right back toward 159 against the Dollar. In today's Wall Street Truthbomb, Chief Investment Officer Mark Malek breaks down why central bank interventions fail when underlying bond yield spreads remain wide open. Mark analyzes the shadow data behind the 183 basis point yield gap between US 10-Year Treasuries (4.66%) and Japanese Government Bonds (2.83%), showing how cheap Ye...

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