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Weak yen fuels global AI stock market bubble via carry trade

A weak Japanese yen is significantly contributing to the global AI stock market bubble, primarily through the yen carry trade. This practice involves borrowing cheaply in yen to invest in higher-yielding assets, which in turn supports risk assets like AI stocks. Analysts suggest the yen may remain undervalued until global risk appetite, liquidity, or Japanese capital flows change, indicating a potential vulnerability for financial markets if the currency strengthens or interest rates rise. AI

IMPACT The AI stock market's stability is directly linked to currency fluctuations and speculative trading, highlighting broader economic risks.

RANK_REASON This is an opinion piece analyzing the economic factors behind the AI stock market bubble, rather than a direct announcement or event.

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Weak yen fuels global AI stock market bubble via carry trade

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Anthony Rowley ·

    Behind the AI stock market bubble lies a weak yen

    The world might be dividing into rival camps and competing trade blocs, but international capital flows remain footloose and fancy free. In so doing, they pose a threat to what remains of stability in the real economy. A good example of this growing potential for international co…