In this short clip from Live Trading Room (Jan 26, 2026), Samantha LaDuc explains the recent volatility in the dollar/yen after rumors of potential Japanese intervention sparked a sharp move, even though no official action occurred.
She breaks down why the yen’s sudden strength looks more like a short-term reaction than the start of a full yen carry trade unwind, and why U.S. equity markets remain supported for now.
The discussion focuses on FX dynamics, rate differentials, and why the current dollar/yen move is unlikely to trigger broader market disruption in the near term.
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