As short-sellers circle the yen, a repeat of 1997 Asian crisis looms (opens original article in a new tab)

Japan's yen faces pressure from short-sellers, with risks of currency decline and economic challenges due to weak fundamentals, high debt, and structural export issues.

• Japan's yen is vulnerable to short-sellers due to weak fundamentals and high debt
• Yen's decline is seen as inevitable with potential for inflation-devaluation spiral
• Japan's exports face structural downturn from declining competitiveness and US tariffs
• Rising imports and defense spending increase economic pressures