Yen's Surprise Party Makes Dollar Feel Like Fifth Wheel

Oh look, the Japanese yen is throwing a power move against the US dollar! And just as President Trump was getting comfortable with his trade-policy juggling act. As of April 30, 2025, the yen has been flexing its muscles so hard it's making other currencies feel inadequate at the forex gym.

Yen's Got 99 Problems But Strength Ain't One

The past month has witnessed the yen bulking up by a whopping 10% against the greenback, with April alone seeing a 6.7% gains spree. While investors are playing hot potato with their portfolios due to US-China trade tensions, the yen's become everyone's favori...