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An Update on the Big Forces Shaping Markets Today with Greg Jensen (YouTube link ) As global markets continue to shift, the Co-CIO Greg Jensen  of Bridgewater Associates shared his perspective on the evolving landscape of modern mercantilism . He explored how trade policies, rising geopolitical tensions, and fluid capital movements are reshaping economies—especially that of the U.S. Despite mounting challenges like tariffs and volatility, Jensen noted the surprising durability of financial markets. But he cautioned that resilience doesn’t mean low risk . The current climate demands strategic adjustments—chiefly, diversifying portfolios and seeking undervalued assets beyond U.S. borders. Investors should brace for inflation, currency swings, and geopolitical shocks, while staying agile in seizing hidden opportunities. Key Points Below is a summary of Jake Davidson's interview with  Greg Jensen  on YouTube. Modern Mercantilism: The Trump administration's push for higher ta...

Based on a latest Bloomberg report on 08/01/2023, traders using USD/JPY pair for carry trade purposes may see big changes coming, hopefully slowly: [7] Seven years since Japan embarked on a highly unorthodox monetary experiment that helped pin down borrowing costs on Wall Street and beyond , the nation’s central bank is loosening its vice-like grip on domestic bond yields — with potentially profound consequences for high finance and households across the US (hint: think Japanese buyers bringing their huge pools of overseas investments back home for higher returns) . Note that this article was originally posted in 2017 for learning the basics of currency carry trade. What is a yen carry trade? (YouTube link ) Both retail and institutional investors want to acquire an asset in anticipation of its price appreciation. However, the institutional investors is more complicated: It is not only about the asset that is to be purchased, but it is also about how the purchase is funded...