20 February 2020 Japanese Yen Sell-Off Extends with the Bank of Japan Standing Powerless to Assist an Economy Facing Recession

A sharp sell-off in the Japanese Yen looked set to enter a second day amidst an apparent sudden shift in investor perceptions towards the Japanese economy and its currency.

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19 February 2020 The Japanese Yen Plummets against Dollar and Pound, More Losses Possible

The big eye-opener on global foreign exchange markets is the sharp and decisive decline in the Japanese Yen, a currency that is not known for its firework displays.

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17 February 2020 Japanese Yen: Economy Shrinks 6.3% Leading to Expectations for BoJ Stimulus

Japan's economy shrank by 1.6% in the final quarter of 2019 courtesy of the Government's decision to hike sales taxes, the decline that was far greater than the -1.0% decline markets had been expec…

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04 February 2020 Swiss Franc and Yen Feel the Heat as Coronavirus Fears Fade Amongst Investors

The safe-haven currencies of the Swiss Franc and Japanese Yen are two of the major under performers on global markets on Tuesday as fears over the coronavirus outbreak fade.

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21 January 2020 MUFG: Japanese Yen to Remain Under Pressure Against the Dollar as Japan's Investors Splash Out

Japan's MUFG says the Japanese Yen is likely to remain under pressure against the U.S. Dollar, in part driven by the desire of Japan's investors to seek out global opportunities.

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