21 stories tagged #USD/JPY

  1. Yen Carry Trade Risks Mount as Japanese Currency Hits 40-Year Lows
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    Yen Carry Trade Risks Mount as Japanese Currency Hits 40-Year Lows

    The Japanese yen's slide to 40-year lows against the dollar is creating significant instability in the popular carry trade strategy, with potential ripple effects on global assets.

    5d ago 1 min read
  2. Hedge Funds Bet Heavily Against Yen as Currency Hits 1986 Low
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    Hedge Funds Bet Heavily Against Yen as Currency Hits 1986 Low

    Speculative short positions on the Japanese yen reach their highest level since 2007, driven by persistent US-Japan interest rate differentials and a weakening currency.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. Options Traders Hedge Against Yen Volatility Ahead of US Holiday
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    Options Traders Hedge Against Yen Volatility Ahead of US Holiday

    With USD/JPY near 1986 highs, demand for yen volatility hedges spikes as July 4th creates a liquidity trap for markets.

    last wk. 1 min read
  4. Japan Signals Intervention as Yen Hits 40-Year Low, Threatening Crypto Markets
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    Japan Signals Intervention as Yen Hits 40-Year Low, Threatening Crypto Markets

    The Japanese yen has fallen to 162 per dollar, a level not seen since 1986. Finance Minister Katayama warns of 'appropriate action,' with potential spillover into crypto via the yen carry trade.

    last wk. 1 min read
  5. Japan Pledges Swift Action as Yen Hits 40-Year Low Against Dollar
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    Japan Pledges Swift Action as Yen Hits 40-Year Low Against Dollar

    Japanese officials vow to intervene in currency markets as the yen weakens to levels not seen in four decades.

    2w ago 1 min read
  6. Japan Considers Sovereign Wealth Fund to Manage $1.3 Trillion Reserves
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    Japan Considers Sovereign Wealth Fund to Manage $1.3 Trillion Reserves

    After spending a record $73 billion to defend the yen, Japan's draft growth strategy proposes optimizing its $1.3 trillion foreign exchange reserves, potentially creating a sovereign wealth fund, while coordinating with the US to avoid diplomatic tensions.

    2w ago 1 min read
  7. Japan Warns of 'Decisive Action' as Yen Nears 160 Per Dollar
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    Japan Warns of 'Decisive Action' as Yen Nears 160 Per Dollar

    Finance Minister Katayama signals readiness to intervene as yen weakens toward key 160 level, citing speculative volatility.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Yen Weakens to 160, Japan Issues Fresh Intervention Warning
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    Yen Weakens to 160, Japan Issues Fresh Intervention Warning

    The yen hits the key 160 level against the dollar amid renewed Middle East tensions, triggering verbal warnings from Japanese officials.

    last mo. 1 min read