Beware the carry trade!

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Uploaded by on Aug 9, 2010

With interest rates in the U.S. at historic lows, some economists are worried that Americans involved in the carry trade could drive down the value of the dollar. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains how the carry trade works, and why some people are worried about its return to the markets.

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  • i can feel my brain getting bigger the more i watch ur videos

  • A depreciating USD in effect reduces the savings/wealth of Americans as all imports will cost more for them to buy.

  • everyone needs a drink

  • thank you so much, i've learned 2 things from you today. carry trade and uptick rule.

    Thank you,

    P

  • very very clear explanation, thank you, i've got an Asset management exam tomorrow, for my last Management Bachelor year, and this helped me understand :-) going to have a look at your other vids. thanks.

  • There one slight problem though. JPY was actually going north all those years.

  • I am glad I get this quality information for free.

    I have a feeling that I need to see all youur vids. You really are that good.

  • you're the best man! Thanks for the video! I learned a lot!!!!

  • I can't go borrow money at 1%- only the banks can! Carry trade is only for the banksters- individuals are stuck borrowing at a much higher rate.

  • estimate to be 1.5 trillion $US

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