In this episode we talk about the whole situation going on with Japan, the US, and the inflation/deflation/volatile currency situation going on currently.

For a deeper overview into bonds you can listen to this podcast:

https://www.viktherandom.com/episodes/episode/3ab5ca73/s3-e18-his-name-is-bonds-james-bonds

Sources:

https://wtvbam.com/2026/09/01/japans-benchmark-bond-yield-rises-to-3-for-first-time-in-30-years/

https://www.thestandard.com.hk/finance/article/341508/Japans-benchmark-bond-yield-rises-to-3pc-for-first-time-in-30-years

https://synapsetrading.com/yen-carry-trade-unwinding/

https://menthorq.com/guide/the-yen-carry-trade-and-its-global-implications/

In this episode we talk about the many ways to tune up a violin – because many things can break and many things can go wrong.

Hint hint: It is a really really big thermos!

Sources:

https://www.energystar.gov/products/heat_pump_water_heaters/how-it-works https://www.hotwater.com/info-center/how-do-tankless-water-heater-work.html https://www.efficientsystems.net/blog/cold-water-sandwich-effect-solution/

https://heatmyrv.com/collections/new-aqua-hot-systems-1 https://www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/ENERGY%20STAR%20Heat%20Pump%20Water%20Heater%20Technical%20Guide%20508C.pdf https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/drain-water-heat-recovery