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@supertestnet might also be interested in this. It's interesting how Japan might be the fuse that blows up this powderkeg.
the USD/JPY chart looks crazy this week.
is it right to assume that if Japan were to try and defend the value of their currency, they’d be selling US treasuries to do so?
or is there a more likely approach they’d take if they chose to defend their currency?
Their pattern is to sell US treasuries whenever the Yen/USD crossed 150. This time might be different, though:https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/boj-relaxes-grip-on-rates-as-end-to-yield-control-looms/ar-AA1j8fge
Curious why you're posting this now, given that it's five months old -- did it become extra relevant in the current moment, or did you just encounter it?
just discovered it today
I'd like to get @TomK's take on this.
@supertestnet might also be interested in this. It's interesting how Japan might be the fuse that blows up this powderkeg.
the USD/JPY chart looks crazy this week.
is it right to assume that if Japan were to try and defend the value of their currency, they’d be selling US treasuries to do so?
or is there a more likely approach they’d take if they chose to defend their currency?
Their pattern is to sell US treasuries whenever the Yen/USD crossed 150. This time might be different, though:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/boj-relaxes-grip-on-rates-as-end-to-yield-control-looms/ar-AA1j8fge
Curious why you're posting this now, given that it's five months old -- did it become extra relevant in the current moment, or did you just encounter it?
just discovered it today
I'd like to get @TomK's take on this.