When Correlations Break | The Dollar’s Divergence from Treasury Yields Exposes Deeper Risks
The traditional link between US Treasury yields and the dollar has broken down, with higher yields now coinciding with a weaker dollar. This shift is driven by investor concerns about US fiscal discipline and policy uncertainty. Historically, rising yields signaled confidence in the US economy, boosting the dollar as a safe haven. Now, policy volatility and growing credit risks have disrupted that pattern, forcing investors to rethink hedging strategies and driving interest in alternatives like the euro, yen, Swiss franc, and gold.
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The End of an Era | Japan Loses Top Creditor Status After 34 Years
In a symbolic yet deeply revealing shift, Japan has officially lost its position as the world’s largest creditor nation — a title it held for 34 consecutive years. As of the end of 2024, Germany overtook Japan with net external assets totaling ¥570 trillion, compared to Japan’s ¥533 trillion. China remains in third.
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As Global Confidence in U.S. Markets Wavers, Japanese Assets Become the Unexpected Safe Haven
Japan has attracted a record ¥9.64 trillion ($67.5 billion) in foreign inflows into its bonds and stocks in April 2025—the highest monthly figure since records began in 1996. This reflects a growing shift by global investors away from U.S. assets amid concerns over rising tariffs, potential stagflation, and political pressure on the Federal Reserve. About two-thirds of the inflows went into Japanese bonds, viewed as relatively undervalued and stable amid a still-weak yen. The move highlights Japan’s rising appeal as a safe haven in a volatile global environment.
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