The US is spending billions to prop up the Japanese yen.

08/03/2026 Notes in the Margin

The background: Japan is selling U.S. bonds and that’s not great for the U.S. because it lowers bond prices and raises yields. In other words: higher interest rates for you and me.

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The US is spending billions to prop up the Japanese yen.