# Betting on the yen: the risks of the carry trade

https://mins.news/en/item/68319

- Financial Times, 2026-09-22 04:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.ft.com/content/f11485ba-39fb-422c-b0ff-5e71e1fe4f44?syn-25a6b1a6=1

> As Japan’s central bank tightens monetary policy, investors who borrowed in yen to pursue higher yields may be forced to sell their positions.

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