Gold vs. Japanese Yen

Gold vs. Japanese Yen Over the past two weeks, gold prices have declined by approximately 8% relative to the Japanese Yen. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

U.S. Dollar to Japanese Yen (USD/JPY)

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)

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

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

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

Currency Sensitivity vs. VIX

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?

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