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Why the U.S. intervened to support the Japanese yen

Why the U.S. intervened to support the Japanese yen

Posted on August 2, 2026August 11, 2026Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Asia-Pacific, Graphs, Investment, Japan, Japan's Lost decade, Markets, Politics & Policy, Trade and tariffs, United States of America, World Economy, World economy

The U.S. and Japan have taken the rare step of intervening together in the currency market, buying yen after the battered currency’s prolonged decline against the U.S. dollar.

World Cup hosts show the tournament’s vast economic range

World Cup hosts show the tournament’s vast economic range

Posted on July 21, 2026July 25, 2026Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Europe, Graphs, Japan, Middle East, United States of America, World economy, World Economy

The U.S., Canada and Mexico are jointly hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but IMF data shows a wide gap in GDP per capita across the three economies.

Why 2% inflation became the global target for central banks

Why 2% inflation became the global target for central banks

Posted on April 25, 2026April 25, 2026Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Banking and Finance, Europe, Graphs, Inflation, Japan, United States of America, World economy, World Economy

The curious case of the 2% inflation target and why most central banks won’t let it go.

Who holds U.S. debt? Top foreign holders of U.S. Treasuries in 2026

Who holds U.S. debt? Top foreign holders of U.S. Treasuries in 2026

Posted on April 15, 2026April 23, 2026Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Asia-Pacific, China, Graphs, India, Japan, Markets, United States of America, World Economy

As the U.S. national debt approaches $39 trillion, foreign investors play a key role…. though ownership is concentrated among a few countries.

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