Dollar-Yen Volatility Sparks Debate Over Carry Trade Positioning: 'We Maintain A Structurally Bearish Yen View,' Analyst Says
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The USD/JPY exchange rate experienced significant volatility this week, driven by economic events and central bank actions. Analysts are debating the future of the dollar-yen carry trade, with some suggesting further yen strength and others seeing stabilization. The Invesco CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (NYSE: FXY) remained largely unchanged despite the turbulence.

August 09, 2024 | 7:40 pm
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The Invesco CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (NYSE: FXY) remained largely unchanged despite significant volatility in the USD/JPY exchange rate. Analysts are divided on the future of the dollar-yen carry trade, with some predicting further yen strength.
Despite the significant volatility in the USD/JPY exchange rate, the Invesco CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust (FXY) remained largely unchanged. This suggests that the market has already priced in much of the recent turbulence. Analysts are divided on the future direction, which could lead to mixed short-term impacts on FXY.
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