From sinking Treasuries to global selloffs, the turmoil in Japan’s bond market is being felt far beyond its borders. 

On today’s Big Take Asia Podcast, host K. Oanh Ha sits down with Bloomberg’s Ruth Carson to unpack what’s rattled international investors and why markets are still on tenterhooks.

Read more: Japan Bond Crash Unleashes a $7 Trillion Risk for Global Markets

Further listening: The Dollar’s Dominance Is Unwinding in Asia

Carry Trades, Explained

Hosted by K. Oanh Ha; Produced by: Naomi Ng, Yang Yang; Reported by Ruth Carson; Edited by Paddy Hirsch, Julia Weaver; 

Fact-checking by Eleanor Harrison-Dengate; Engineering by Taka Yasuzawa;

Senior Producer Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer Julia Weaver; Executive Producer Nicole Beemsterboer

From sinking Treasuries to global selloffs, the turmoil in Japan&rsquo;s bond market is being felt far beyond its borders.&nbsp;
On today&rsquo;s Big Take Asia Podcast, host K. Oanh Ha sits down with Bloomberg&rsquo;s Ruth Carson to unpack what&rsquo;s rattled international investors and why markets are still on tenterhooks.
Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-01-25/japan-bond-market-crash-raises-alarm-for-global-interest-rates?srnd=homepage-asia">Japan Bond Crash Unleashes a $7 Trillion Risk for Global Markets</a>
Further listening:&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dollars-dominance-is-unwinding-in-asia/id1746141911?i=1000710176094">The Dollar&rsquo;s Dominance Is Unwinding in Asia</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/carry-trades-explained/id1746141911?i=1000668218834">Carry Trades, Explained</a>
Hosted by K. Oanh Ha; Produced by: Naomi Ng, Yang Yang; Reported by Ruth Carson; Edited by Paddy Hirsch, Julia Weaver;&nbsp;
Fact-checking by Eleanor Harrison-Dengate; Engineering by Taka Yasuzawa;
Senior Producer Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer&nbsp;Julia Weaver; Executive Producer&nbsp;Nicole Beemsterboer

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We’re taking The Big Take to Asia. Each week, Bloomberg’s Oanh Ha tells a story from the home of the world's most dynamic economies - and the markets, tycoons and businesses that drive the ever-shifting region.

We’re taking The Big Take to Asia. Each week, Bloomberg’s Oanh Ha tells a story from the home of the world's most dynamic economies - and the markets, tycoons and businesses that drive the ever-shifting region.

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Japan’s Bond Crash Sent Shockwaves Through Global Markets

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From his ambitions to acquire Greenland to his retracted (for now) threats of tariffs on European countries that oppose him, President Donald Trump continues to alienate the EU’s member states. But they’re aligned on one thing: The continent needs to be ready to stand on its own, and fast.

On today’s Big Take podcast, host David Gura and Bloomberg Brussels bureau chief Suzanne Lynch recap the outcomes of an emergency summit of EU leaders last Thursday, the toolkit at their disposal to push back and the routes ahead for Europe in a shifting world order.

Read more: Shellshocked EU Rethinks US Relationship After Trump Threat

Further listening: Trump Takes Europe to the Brink on Greenland

Hosted by David Gura; Produced by David Fox; Reported by Suzanne Lynch; Edited by Aaron Edwards.

Fact-checking by Eleanor Harrison-Dengate; Engineering by Alex Sugiura.

Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

From his ambitions to acquire Greenland to his retracted (for now) threats of tariffs on European countries that oppose him, President Donald Trump continues to alienate the EU&rsquo;s member states. But they&rsquo;re aligned on one thing: The continent needs to be ready to stand on its own, and fast.
On today&rsquo;s Big Take podcast, host David Gura and Bloomberg Brussels bureau chief Suzanne Lynch recap the outcomes of an emergency summit of EU leaders last Thursday, the toolkit at their disposal to push back and the routes ahead for Europe in a shifting world order.
Read more: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-22/shellshocked-eu-rethinks-us-relationship-after-trump-threat">Shellshocked EU Rethinks US Relationship After Trump Threat</a>
Further listening: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-take/id1578096201?i=1000746124020">Trump Takes Europe to the Brink on Greenland</a>
Hosted by David Gura; Produced by David Fox; Reported by Suzanne Lynch; Edited by Aaron Edwards.
Fact-checking by Eleanor Harrison-Dengate; Engineering by Alex Sugiura.
Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

 Can Europe Break Up With the US?

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Japan is home to the world’s oldest population and a growing share of the country’s financial assets – about $2 trillion – are controlled by seniors who are showing signs of cognitive decline.

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, host K. Oanh Ha talks with Bloomberg’s Alice French about the staggering “dementia money” at risk, the toll of frozen accounts and the haphazard solutions that serve as a stark warning to the rest of the world. 

Read more: Japan's 'Dementia Money' Problem Puts Trillions at Risk - Bloomberg

Further listening: 
The Rise of Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ and Its Political Shift to the Right

Hosted byProduced by Naomi Ng, Eleanor Harrison-Dengate; Reported by Alice French, Kentaro Tsutsumi; Edited by Patrich Hirsch, Emma O’Brien; Fact-checking by Yang Yang, Eleanor Harrison-Dengate; Engineering by Taka Yasuzawa Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer

Japan is home to the world&rsquo;s oldest population and a growing share of the country&rsquo;s financial assets &ndash; about $2 trillion &ndash; are controlled by seniors who are showing signs of cognitive decline.
On today&rsquo;s Big Take Asia podcast, host K. Oanh Ha talks with Bloomberg&rsquo;s Alice French about the staggering &ldquo;dementia money&rdquo; at risk, the toll of frozen accounts and the haphazard solutions that serve as a stark warning to the rest of the world.&nbsp;
Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-01-02/japan-s-dementia-money-problem-puts-trillions-at-risk">Japan's 'Dementia Money' Problem Puts Trillions at Risk - Bloomberg</a>
Further listening: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-japans-iron-lady-and-its-political/id1746141911?i=1000730668887&amp;l=es-MX">The Rise of Japan&rsquo;s &lsquo;Iron Lady&rsquo; and Its Political Shift to the Right</a>
Hosted by Produced by Naomi Ng, Eleanor Harrison-Dengate; Reported by Alice French, Kentaro Tsutsumi; Edited by Patrich Hirsch, Emma O&rsquo;Brien; Fact-checking by Yang Yang, Eleanor Harrison-Dengate; Engineering by Taka Yasuzawa Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer

Weekend Listen: Japan’s $2 Trillion ‘Dementia Money’ Cliff

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President Trump has revived a campaign pledge to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. It’s an effort to address affordability concerns among American consumers and help borrowers. But the banking industry is not thrilled about the idea – and says the proposal could block some people from accessing credit at all.

On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg finance reporter Claire Ballentine joins host Sarah Holder to break down the arguments and talk through what it would take to make the proposal a reality.

Read more: Trump’s Call for 10% Credit-Card Cap Aims at Banks’ Crown Jewels

Further listening: How World Leaders – and Markets – Are Reacting to Trump’s Davos Speech 

Hosted by Sarah Holder; Produced by Julia Press and Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Reported by Claire Ballentine; Edited by Tracey Samuelson; Fact-checking by David Fox and Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Engineering by Katie McMurran; Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

President Trump has revived a campaign pledge to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. It&rsquo;s an effort to address affordability concerns among American consumers and help borrowers. But the banking industry is not thrilled about the idea &ndash; and says the proposal could block some people from accessing credit at all.
On today&rsquo;s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg finance reporter Claire Ballentine joins host Sarah Holder to break down the arguments and talk through what it would take to make the proposal a reality.
Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-10/trump-s-call-for-10-credit-card-cap-aims-at-banks-crown-jewels">Trump&rsquo;s Call for 10% Credit-Card Cap Aims at Banks&rsquo; Crown Jewels</a>
Further listening:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-21/at-davos-trump-rules-out-military-action-in-greenland-big-take-podcast">How World Leaders &ndash; and Markets &ndash; Are Reacting to Trump&rsquo;s Davos Speech</a>&nbsp;
Hosted by Sarah Holder; Produced by Julia Press and Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Reported by Claire Ballentine; Edited by Tracey Samuelson; Fact-checking by David Fox and Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Engineering by Katie McMurran; Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

Banks Really Hate Trump’s Credit Card Proposal

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Japan’s Bond Crash Sent Shockwaves Through Global Markets

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