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Why even a historic Bank of Japan rate hike has failed to save the yen
Despite the rate hike, there's no prospect to see positive real interest rates in the near term
April 04, 2024
Currencies
BofA sees yen dropping to 160 per USD if Fed delays cuts
The yen has already hit three-decade lows and is flirting with the 152 per dollar level
April 02, 2024
Global Economy
BOJ's dovish tone after first rate hike since 2007 hits yen
The stance appeared to disappoint some market players looking for a more aggressive rate outlook.
March 19, 2024
Currencies
BoJ's further loosening of grip on yields disappoints yen bulls
The yen quickly weakened beyond the 150 mark against the US dollar
October 31, 2023
Currencies
The year's big yen short set for a dramatic u-turn in 2023
A stronger yen would potentially siphoning hundreds of billions in dollars of capital back to Japan
December 06, 2022
Bonds and treasuries
Genting Singapore fully redeems yen-denominated bonds worth 20 bil yen
Genting Singapore came close to securing a casino project in Yokohama
October 24, 2022
Currencies
Japan intervenes to support yen for the first time since 1998
The intervention, ordered up by the Ministry of Finance, comes with risks if it fails to scare off speculators.
September 22, 2022
Global stocks
Invest like the Karate Kid
Investors should not be deterred by Nikkei‘s rout. Japan may fight back like the Karate Kid.
September 15, 2022
Global Economy
Tourists will love the yen. Will Japan love them back?
It’s a pragmatic, if long overdue decision from the often cautious Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
September 13, 2022
Global Economy
Abe shooting raises doubts over BOJ policy support as yen gains
Abe is known as a key supporter of BOJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda’s policy of maintaining rock-bottom interest rates
July 08, 2022