Manus on Markets: Yen drops after Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high

Manus Cranny

From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.

Manus Cranny, The National's geo-economics editor, cuts through the noise and presents insights from the stories making headlines around the world.

Updated: September 18, 2026, 8:19 AM