Global Economy Podcasts

Thursday: Intervention Talk Props up Yen

In this brief episode of "5 in 5 with ANZ," host Bernard Hickey highlights how recent central bank interventions have bolstered the Japanese yen amid broader market volatility. He notes that while banking stress persists in the US and Europe, Asian financial systems remain relatively insulated, making the region an attractive destination for capital. The discussion underscores the yen's rebound as a result of policy moves and the divergent outlook for Asian versus Western markets.