Global finance looks like a 'giant Jenga tower' propped up by a Japanese yen that's in deep trouble
The Japanese yen's volatility is sparking global financial jitters, with comparisons to a precarious Jenga tower.
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The Japanese yen's volatility is sparking global financial jitters, with comparisons to a precarious Jenga tower.
The yen has lost nearly half of its gains from a joint U.S.-Japan market intervention, raising questions about the dollar's dominance.
China and the EU are locked in a tense trade standoff, with Beijing asserting its resilience.