The Japanese yen is lower against most of its major counterparts today, dropping as forex traders consider increased liquidity in global markets and successful bond auctions in Europe.
Japanese Yen Lower as Traders Look for High Yielders
November 28th, 2011 at 16:24
Japanese Yen
Japanese yen is lower today as Forex traders look for high yielders as risk appetite improves. Indeed, risk appetite is the story as the Dow surges on holiday shopping news.
Japanese Yen Gains as Eurozone Troubles Continue
November 24th, 2011 at 5:08
Japanese Yen
Japanese yen is gaining against the euro and the pound as eurozone troubles continue. Additionally, the yen is getting a boost as Asian companies cut their earnings outlooks.
Yen Profits from Debt Problems of Europe & USA
November 21st, 2011 at 12:31
Japanese Yen
The Japanese yen rose against the euro and fluctuated versus the dollar as concerns about the US debt added to uncertainty caused by the European crisis.
Another Week of Risk-Off, Yen in Demand
November 19th, 2011 at 15:27
Japanese Yen
The Japanese yen was rising through this week as concerns about the European debt crisis returned to markets with new strength, reassuring that safe assets would be in high demand.
Yen Remains Strong Against the US Dollar
November 18th, 2011 at 15:05
Japanese Yen
Japanese yen is higher today against the US dollar, a situation that has many companies in Japan increasing their efforts to shift overseas. Yen continues to strengthen, in spite of efforts by Japanese leaders to keep the currency weak against the dollar.
BOJ Keeps Rate at Virtually Zero
November 16th, 2011 at 14:20
Japanese Yen
Yen is mostly lower today as risk aversion sets in after a brief glimpse of optimism yesterday. Even though the BOJ has announced that it will keep its benchmark rate practically at zero, there is enough economic concern that the yen remains in demand.
Japanese Yen Rises on Safe Haven Demand
November 14th, 2011 at 14:46
Japanese Yen
Japanese yen is rising today as Q3 GDP results indicate that Japan is recovering from the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Also boosting the yen today is safe haven demand as, once again, European stability is called into question.
Yen Gains as Europe’s Crisis Means Slower Growth
November 11th, 2011 at 5:32
Japanese Yen
The Japanese yen rose today as the escalating sovereign-debt crisis in Europe resulted in more pessimistic outlook for the region’s economic growth.
Japanese Yen Lower as Risk Appetite Makes an Appearance
November 10th, 2011 at 14:43
Japanese Yen
The Japanese yen, after heading higher yesterday on risk aversion, is pulling back against major counterparts as a bit of risk appetite shows in Forex trading.