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The Yen Carry Trade Is Unwinding | Torsten Slok's 'The Daily Spark' | February 2, 2026

Bank balance sheet data show that yen lending to offshore financial centers and non-bank borrowers remains elevated, suggesting a large stock of yen-funded positions, see the first two charts.

By contrast, speculative futures positioning has swung sharply, highlighting that carry trades can unwind quickly even as the broader yen-funded footprint remains in place, see the third chart.

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Feb 19, 2026