Keyword: yen

Gold vs. Japanese Yen This chart shows the strong correlation between the Japanese yen and gold, as they tend to offer similar safe haven characteristics. Image: Jeroen Blokland

Currency Sensitivity vs. VIX If VIX spikes, this chart suggests that investors should be long yen. Image: Nordea and Macrobond

Survey: What Is The Most Effective Risk-Off Hedge? In the latest BofA Merrill Lynch edition of the FX and rates sentiment survey, a majority of respondents preferred 10-year Treasuries as the most effective risk-off hedge. Only 6% of respondents chose gold and the yen. Image: BofA Merrill Lynch