Archive for the ‘Japanese Yen’ Category

Yen Enter Second Week of Losses as China Fuels Risk Appetite

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Japanese yenThe yen declined to a two-week low against the euro and lost versus several other currencies as a report in China indicated an increase in manufacturing, helping investors to be confident to purchase high-yielding assets throughout the world.

Yen Slides on Fed Optimistic Tone

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Japanese yenThe Japanese currency, often associated with risk aversion by traders due to its relative safety, declined against all major currencies after the Federal Reserve confirmed signs of economic recovery in the American economy.

Yen Down After OECD Revealing Forecast

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Japanese yenThe Japanese yen, often associated as the best performing currency in times of crisis due to its refuge investment profile, lost today as the OECD predicted an unexpected growth to its member countries, spurring demand for high-yielding assets.

Yen Rallies Against Main Currencies on Increased Safety Demand

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

Japanese yenThe Japanese currency gained against all 16 most traded currencies as economic concerns continue to rise around the world, causing another day of losses in stock markets, and spurring demand for the safety of the yen.

Yen Rises as Crisis in Iran Deepens

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

Japanese yenThe yen, considered as a refuge investment for moments of instability, rose as the political crisis in Iran deepens, creating tension in the international financial scenario.

Yen Returns to Fall as Stocks Continue Rally

Friday, June 19th, 2009

Japanese yenThe yen had another day of losses as equities markets around the world rebounded, damping demand for the Japanese currency as a refuge, and making high-yielding currencies to climb.

Yen Rises as Stock Losses Spur Demand for Safer Assets

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

Japanese yenThe yen had a day of massive gains versus the main high-yielding currencies as Asian stocks fell after speculations that a report may indicate a slowdown in U.S. industrial production, creating a risk aversion sentiment among traders.

Yen Continues Fall as Demand For Yield Rises

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

Japanese yenThe Japanese currency had a day of losses against major currencies and higher-yielding assets as the global slump eases, improving investor’s confidence to take riskier positions.

Yen Declines Further as Investors Purchase Assets Overseas

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

Japanese yenThe yen hit a 8-week low against the dollar and also lost ground against the euro, as Japanese investors, driven by a new wave of confidence on world markets, return to overseas investments.

Yen Slides on U.S. Economy Recovery

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Japanese yenAfter a rebound in the North American consumer confidence, Asian stocks rallied, decreasing demand for safer investments such as the Japanese yen.


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