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Japanese Yen Roars Back to Life – USDJPY, AUDJPY, EURJPY, GBPJPY
The Japanese Yen appears to have made a serious pivot as a myriad of factors have allowed for the US Dollar to cool its recent advance. Global recession fears and the market’s attempt(s) to price a Fed pivot have pushed the Greenback lower of late, allowing for a bid into risk assets. Despite the Bank of Japan’s continued dovish stance, yield compression globally has made the Yen more attractive. If yields truly have topped, those who have milked the carry trade for much of the last two years may look to make an “Irish exit” if they haven’t done so already. A rush to close Yen shorts could result in a true ... (full story)