How one small change in Japan could sway U.S. markets

Published: April 11, 2023, 11:30 p.m.

b'You\'ve heard of the butterfly effect, right? A seemingly small action causes ripples in unexpected ways elsewhere. So, what would it mean if Japan\'s central bank raised interest rates on its 10-year government bonds, which have been near zero percent since 2016?

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