In this short clip from Live Trading Room (Feb 9, 2026), Samantha LaDuc explains how political developments in Japan and China are pressuring the U.S. dollar while driving short-term moves in global markets.
She discusses why the recent surge in Japanese stocks and the bounce in the yen are likely tactical reactions rather than signs of deeper market stress, with dollar weakness playing the central role.
The broader takeaway is that easier fiscal policy, coordinated central bank actions, and currency dynamics continue to favor inflation-sensitive assets like equities and precious metals.
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