U.S. Dollar to Japanese Yen (USD/JPY) Goldman Sachs has updated its projections for the USD/JPY exchange rate, anticipating the US dollar to reach 155 yen in three months, 155 yen in six months, and 150 yen in 12 months. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
U.S. Dollar vs. Japanese Yen (USD/JPY) When yields on U.S. Treasury bonds are higher than those on Japanese government bonds, it can lead to a weakening of the Japanese yen relative to the U.S. dollar. Image: BCA Research
Japanese Yen vs. Swiss Franc The Japanese yen looks cheap against the Swiss franc. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Oil Prices in Yen and Euros The near-term economic outlook for the Eurozone is bleak, while oil prices in euros are rising. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Gold in U.S. Dollar vs. Gold in Japanese Yen vs. Gold in Euros Should markets be worried about an international liquidity crisis? Image: Gavekal, Macrobond
Exchange Rate, Yen Per Dollar and 10-Year Real Yield, U.S. Less Japan The disconnect in real rates extends to the currency market. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
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 – The U.S. Dollar (USD) Is the Most Traded Currency The U.S. dollar is the most commonly traded currency in the world, followed by the euro, the Japanese yen, and the British pound sterling. Image: Morgan Stanley Research
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