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Yen short bets hit nine-year high — contrarian setup as peace deal revives carry trade
Traders are betting heavily against the Japanese yen at levels not seen in nine years. This is because the Iran peace deal makes investors more comfortable taking risks again, and there is speculation that the Bank of Japan might raise interest rates soon, which could cause turbulence.
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When everyone piles onto the same trade, it becomes crowded and fragile. Bets against the yen are at a nine-year high, which means the trade is extremely crowded. If the Bank of Japan surprises with a rate hike or if anything spooks the market, those traders will rush to unwind their positions, causing the yen to spike higher suddenly. This is a contrarian play — betting that the crowd is too aggressive right before a potential turning point.
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