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Japan’s Golden Boom to Bust
In the 1980s, Japan’s economy was unstoppable. But in 1990, the bubble burst—leading to the “Lost Decade.”
Housewives in Charge of Money
In Japan, wives managed family finances. With zero bank interest, they searched for new ways to grow savings.
The Forex Revolution Begins
With the rise of online forex trading, Japanese housewives entered the global currency market, creating the legendary “Mrs. Watanabe” phenomenon.
Carry Trade: Their Secret Weapon
The yen carry trade: borrow Japanese yen at near zero interest, invest in high-yield currencies, and profit from this savvy forex trading strategy.
The 2008 Crisis Shock
The yen suddenly surged. Carry trades collapsed. Families lost life savings overnight.
Learning, Adapting, Returning
They embraced risk management, technical analysis, and discipline—returning stronger than before.
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