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20:00
Jul 15
Jul 15
Yen too cheap, set to strengthen.
The Japanese yen is extremely undervalued at 162 per dollar, and the BOJ will eventually be forced to raise rates more aggressively, triggering repatriation of Japan's vast overseas assets. This will strengthen the yen as the dollar/yen move runs its course.
MED
06:50
Jul 15
Jul 15
Yen undervalued, reversal triggers building.
The Japanese yen is fundamentally undervalued. Several triggers may align to turn it around: market concerns about Japan's fiscal policy, the need for the Bank of Japan to signal a faster pace of rate hikes as inflation is within target, and government commentary about repatriation of funds from Japanese investors back into JGBs, which would strengthen the yen.
MED
17:31
Jul 14
Jul 14
Japanese repatriation to strengthen yen
Japan’s finance minister is calling for repatriation away from foreign holdings into Japanese assets. The persistent weakness in the yen is creating inflationary pressures that will force the BOJ to act. Sooner or later, JGB yields will become too attractive relative to US Treasuries, triggering a large repatriation of Japan’s $1.2 trillion in US bonds and heavy tech holdings, which will strengthen the yen.
LOW
13:12
Jul 14
Jul 14
Japan repatriation threatens global markets
Japan's government may encourage its large pension funds, particularly the $1.8 trillion GPIF, to sell foreign assets and repatriate capital to buy domestic bonds, easing fiscal pressures. This could trigger a sell-off in global equities (especially the US) and a simultaneous rally in Japanese government bonds and the yen. The mere mention by the Finance Minister caused a temporary 10-year JGB yield drop and yen appreciation, signaling the potential market impact if concrete actions follow.
MED
10:25
Jul 14
Jul 14
Yen could rally on concrete fiscal steps
Potential Japanese fiscal measures—such as tax-free treatment of JGBs or a GPIF allocation shift—could be very positive for the yen. However, the market doubts follow-through given a history of jawboning with slow action. If stronger commitments materialize, the yen could strengthen significantly.
LOW
08:21
Jul 10
Jul 10
Yen supported by potential repatriation flows
The same repatriation push by the Japanese government would support the yen, as pension funds bring money home and increase domestic investment. This is favorable for the currency given the pressure it has been under, but the policy shift is not yet certain.
MED
06:36
Jul 10
Jul 10
GPIF shift could boost yen and bonds
Finance minister's call for pensions to invest more domestically could lead the GPIF to increase domestic bond and stock allocations, providing a significant boost to the yen and Japanese bonds if the GPIF responds.
MED
06:22
Jul 10
Jul 10
Japan triple rally on domestic fund rotation
Japanese assets are experiencing a triple rally after Finance Minister Katayama urged pension funds to invest more domestically. This signals a shift in capital flows, with the GPIF reducing its large overseas allocation, boosting optimism that money will rotate back into Japanese equities, yen, and government bonds.
MED
08:28
Jul 07
Jul 07
Yen is undervalued, target 130 per dollar.
The Japanese yen is undervalued by as much as 10% and should strengthen to around 130 per dollar.
MED
04:38
Jul 07
Jul 07
Yen undervalued 20%, BOJ to hike.
The yen is substantially undervalued by 10-20%, fair value around 130 per dollar based on economic fundamentals. The interest rate differential narrative is bogus; the BOJ's next move is definitely a rate hike, possibly followed by several hikes, while the next Fed move is at most a one-time event. Speculative positioning is driving the yen weaker, and intervention remains a tool to correct the mispricing.
HIGH
04:19
Jul 07
Jul 07
Hedge funds have become very bearish on the yen, the most negative since 2007, as it nears its lowest point in 40 years, making carry trade more attractive.
01:41
Jul 07
Jul 07
Author notes contrarian sentiment on JPY but does not name a tradeable ticker; no direct trade signal.
LOW
11:58
Jul 06
Jul 06
Yen undervalued, target 130 per dollar
The Japanese yen is undervalued by up to 20% and should be trading around 130 per dollar. Current economic and fiscal policies do not point to a worsening fiscal position, so the currency has room to appreciate.
MED
11:18
Jul 06
Jul 06
Yen weakens to 165 on rate gap
The dollar/yen is forecast to reach 165 within 12 months because of persistent interest-rate differentials, a very gradual BOJ hiking cycle, dollar-supportive US macro conditions, and the role of the yen as a low-yielding carry funder. Periodic intervention may slow but not reverse the broader weakening trend.
HIGH
07:18
Jul 06
Jul 06
Former Japanese currency czar says the yen is undervalued by up to 20 percent, suggesting potential for future appreciation.
06:05
Jul 06
Jul 06
Yen weakens as BOJ stays dovish.
The Japanese yen is likely to remain weak and underperform as long as the Bank of Japan lags on rate normalization and the dollar remains strong. Even intervention will lack lasting effect unless USD/JPY breaks below 155, so carry trades and yen shorts persist.
HIGH
03:01
Jul 06
Jul 06
Goldman Sachs forecasts the yen weakening to 165 per dollar over the next year due to Japan's interest rate differentials with the US
13:00
Jul 04
Jul 04
Watch yen carry liquidation as profits peak.
The risk of a disruptive yen carry trade liquidation will resurge when profit peaks of Japan's electric, chemical, and material companies become evident. Currently this risk is muted because strong AI earnings momentum attracts capital despite rate hikes. Investors should watch for when that profit momentum peaks, as it will trigger capital outflows and market volatility.
MED
06:28
Jul 03
Jul 03
Asian currencies set to appreciate
Asian economies have massive current account surpluses ($1.6 trillion over 12 months) tied to exports and AI/tech. Once the narrative of U.S. exceptionalism abates and the Fed stops hiking, capital flows will return to Asia and drive appreciation in the Korean won, Taiwan dollar, and Japanese yen.
HIGH
04:43
Jul 03
Jul 03
Yen weak as BOJ stays dovish.
The Japanese yen remains under sustained depreciation pressure because the Bank of Japan is perceived as behind the curve on inflation, its newly appointed board members are instinctively dovish, and upcoming JGB sales like the 30-year auction face weak demand, keeping upward pressure on yields and yen selling. Even if the dollar pulls back temporarily, the yen will stay weak until either the Fed turns rate-neutral or the BOJ meaningfully accelerates rate hikes.
HIGH
04:13
Jul 03
Jul 03
Short yen via FXY as structural JGB collateral rejection forces Japanese banks to sell yen, with BOJ desiring currency collapse to spur equity rotation.
MED
02:59
Jul 03
Jul 03
JPY to strengthen on BOJ intervention.
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is unlikely to weaken much further from current levels; the Bank of Japan likely has intervention tactics ready to prevent additional depreciation past 160, which could lead to yen strengthening or at least stabilization.
MED
11:20
Jul 02
Jul 02
Fiscal dominance limits BOJ and weakens Yen.
The Japanese Yen faces continued downward pressure due to Japan's fiscal dominance problem, high public debt, and the BOJ's inability to hike rates aggressively without spiking long-term yields.
HIGH
04:27
Jul 02
Jul 02
The yen weakening to 200 per dollar is becoming a growing risk for some investors according to a report.
00:39
Jul 02
Jul 02
The author summarizes Bloomberg's analysis of the yen's structural weakness and intervention challenges without stating a personal position or trade.
10:32
Jul 01
Jul 01
Yen undervalued, fundamentals support reversal
The Japanese yen is undervalued relative to strong economic fundamentals, including a robust Nikkei, structural reforms, and inflation that is prompting retail investors to move cash into longer-dated investments. The Bank of Japan faces credibility issues and a potential shift to quarterly rate hikes could eventually turn the yen around, though the immediate trigger for a reversal remains unclear.
MED
21:06
Jun 30
Jun 30
Yen to strengthen to 155 per dollar.
Expects dollar-yen to move to 155 by year-end. Near-term dollar strength persists, but moderating energy prices, a steadier Fed, and seasonal dollar weakness in Q4 should provide tailwinds for the yen later this year.
MED
17:46
Jun 30
Jun 30
Yen slide persists on rate differentials and hawkish Fed
The yen's slide to a four-decade low is driven by persistent interest rate differentials with the U.S., Japan's costly dollar-priced oil imports, high debt levels, and a hawkish Fed; intervention likely won't resolve the underlying weakness.
MED
01:36
Jun 30
Jun 30
The Japanese yen weakened to its lowest level against the US dollar since 1986, marking a historic decline in the currency pair.
14:00
Jun 29
Jun 29
The Japanese yen weakened to its lowest level against the US dollar since 1986, reflecting persistent pressure on the currency.
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