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Aug 2024
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466: How Japan's Inflation Problem Becam...

CHRIS BROWNING
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Why did Japan’s interest rate hike have such a big impact on the U.S. stock market? Earlier this month I discussed the stock market chaos that led to a sharp drop in prices. I mentioned that Japan’s decision to raise interest rates played a part in this, but how? This episode I’m diving into Japan’s long history of deflation and its impact on the U.S. stock ... Show More
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