Is the Strong Dollar – Weak Yen Really a Problem? 💵💴 Recently, the dollar has surged against key Asian currencies, raising concerns about its effect on the U.S. and Japan. Discover the implications with insights from Senior Economic Advisor Nick Sargen in the article below. https://lnkd.in/ez427fHk
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Alongside the BRICS de-dollarization plans, the Chinese yuan has officially overtaken the US dollar as the top traded currency in Russia. Indeed, the currency has now surpassed the greenback as the most prominent foreign exchange in Moscow according to a Reuters report. The data shows that the yuan has accounted for more than 42% of currency trades in Russia. Alternatively, that figure outshines the US dollar share of 39.5%. Moreover, the figures show that the trading volumes for the yuan had tripled to reach $385 billion in 2023.
BRICS: Chinese Yuan Officially Overtakes US Dollar
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The #Bidenadministration has joined with #Japan and #SouthKorea in a bid to limit the dollar’s recent rise against #Asiancurrencies after days in which markets have been hit by shifting interest rate expectations. The three countries expressed their concerns as China also took steps to limit the impact of the dollar’s strength. Officials in the region fear weaker currencies could feed into higher inflation in import-dependent economies and reduce buying power. Japan’s top currency official, Masato Kanda, reiterated his country’s commitment to currency stability while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank spring meetings in Washington. #FinancialMarkets #CapitalMarkets #USDollar #FX #FXTrading #Forex #ForexTrading #ForexMarkets #CurrencyMarkets #CurrencyTrading #Currency #USDollar https://lnkd.in/gQTzcmUM
US, Japan and South Korea seek to limit dollar’s rise
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Events in Asian currency markets this week illustrate why, in our view, the US dollar remains king of currencies, even with forecasts for the Fed to start cutting interest rates later this year. The Japanese yen slid to a 34-year low at near 152 per dollar, triggering an emergency meeting of Japan’s monetary authorities. #currency #markets #USdollar https://lnkd.in/ddP423cn
Asian currency commotion
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“China unexpectedly weakened its yuan defense as pressure from a resurgent dollar and poor sentiment pressured it toward a policy red line. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) broke out of a holding pattern and set a weaker daily reference rate for the managed currency, implying some flexibility for it to depreciate alongside regional peers amid broad strength in the dollar. The offshore yuan slid as much as 0.3% to lowest since November in reactions to the so-called fixing. China watchers have been eyeing the fixing for signs of where Beijing wants to guide the currency after it weakened to within a whisker of the edge of its trading range recently. On Monday, the onshore yuan hit a five-month low, after a fresh round of hot U.S. inflation data bolstered the greenback and Treasury yields.” “‘The PBOC is bowing to reality, with dollar broadly higher and onshore dollar demand surging,’ said Richard Franulovich, head of foreign-exchange strategy at Westpac Banking Corp. ‘They obviously want to control and contain the move though, so they are guiding yuan lower in a moderate and steady fashion.’ The PBOC set the fixing, around which the currency is then permitted to trade in a 2% range, at 7.1028 per dollar. In the onshore market, the yuan was little changed at 7.2378 and was 0.1% away from the weak end of its trading band. Officials have been vigilant of yuan pressure which can spill over to Chinese assets and restrict its room to ease monetary policy, despite the fact that the country’s exporters would benefit from a weaker currency.” “Tuesday morning, state-owned banks actively sold large amount of dollar to support the yuan in the onshore market, according to traders who asked not to be identified. Any changes in Beijing’s currency stability playbook may also impact other currencies amid broad dollar strength. After the PBOC weakened the fixing, Asia currencies extended declines, with Australian dollar losing 0.5% and Korean won slumping 1%. ‘The authorities are allowing room for a bit more yuan weakness,’ said Khoon Goh, head of Asia research at ANZ Group Holdings Ltd. Given persistent dollar strength with U.S. yields rising, ‘it is likely that the authorities are now more open to a slight depreciation in the yuan.’”
China Loosens Grip on Yuan by Weakening Fix Amid Dollar Strength
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Great post, here is more information on how we may have played some part in this: "Already, some BRICS members — including Russia and newcomer Iran — have been basically banned from the dollar system. They literally cannot hold a “dollar.” They have no dollar “wallet.” For example, they cannot have a bank account, with a bank in the Federal Reserve clearing system. Other countries, including China, are eager to set up alternative systems, because they suspect that what happened to Russia and Iran could be done to them too. More countries, seeing where this is going, are making sure they have a seat at the table, for business opportunities alone. This could include former US allies such as Saudi Arabia, which joined the BRICS in January." https://lnkd.in/eyk5yvgi
The petrodollar is sinking internationally, while the U.S. government studiously ignores the warning signs. =========================== "Alongside the BRICS de-dollarization plans, the Chinese yuan has officially overtaken the US dollar as the top traded currency in Russia. Indeed, the currency has now surpassed the greenback as the most prominent foreign exchange in Moscow according to a Reuters report. The data shows that the yuan has accounted for more than 42% of currency trades in Russia. Alternatively, that figure outshines the US dollar share of 39.5%. Moreover, the figures show that the trading volumes for the yuan had tripled to reach $385 billion in 2023. ... Over the last year, the global perspective has shifted greatly. Specifically, the BRICS economic alliance has led to increased efforts to diversify its economic perspective. Subsequently, it has greatly affected the US dollar, and the trust in its continued status as a global reserve asset. Now, the BRICS alliance has continued to embrace that message, as the Chinese yuan has overtaken the US Dollar in Russian trade. Indeed, the former has edged out the greenback to be the primary foreign currency traded in Moscow. The development continues to showcase the interconnectivity of the economic alliance, and its embrace of its local currencies. ● Russia’s move away from the US dollar was originally borne out of necessity, derived from Western-imposed sanctions. ● Therefore, many of its BRICS allies rejected the currency alongside it, influenced by fear of relying on a currency that could be weaponized. ● However, that now appears to be a perspective shared globally. Throughout the year, Central Banks across the globe have increased gold acquisition and turned to digital asset developments. This has been a byproduct of US dollar fatigue derived from both its weaponization capability, and its fragility amidst macroeconomic circumstances. Conversely, both Russia and China have increased reliance on each other amid the growing prevalence of the alliance. In 2023, bilateral trade between the countries increased to $240 billion. Moreover, that was an increase of more than 26% from a year prior. This year should see that number only continue to grow." https://lnkd.in/g6jZ82WR
BRICS: Chinese Yuan Officially Overtakes US Dollar
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The petrodollar is sinking internationally, while the U.S. government studiously ignores the warning signs. =========================== "Alongside the BRICS de-dollarization plans, the Chinese yuan has officially overtaken the US dollar as the top traded currency in Russia. Indeed, the currency has now surpassed the greenback as the most prominent foreign exchange in Moscow according to a Reuters report. The data shows that the yuan has accounted for more than 42% of currency trades in Russia. Alternatively, that figure outshines the US dollar share of 39.5%. Moreover, the figures show that the trading volumes for the yuan had tripled to reach $385 billion in 2023. ... Over the last year, the global perspective has shifted greatly. Specifically, the BRICS economic alliance has led to increased efforts to diversify its economic perspective. Subsequently, it has greatly affected the US dollar, and the trust in its continued status as a global reserve asset. Now, the BRICS alliance has continued to embrace that message, as the Chinese yuan has overtaken the US Dollar in Russian trade. Indeed, the former has edged out the greenback to be the primary foreign currency traded in Moscow. The development continues to showcase the interconnectivity of the economic alliance, and its embrace of its local currencies. ● Russia’s move away from the US dollar was originally borne out of necessity, derived from Western-imposed sanctions. ● Therefore, many of its BRICS allies rejected the currency alongside it, influenced by fear of relying on a currency that could be weaponized. ● However, that now appears to be a perspective shared globally. Throughout the year, Central Banks across the globe have increased gold acquisition and turned to digital asset developments. This has been a byproduct of US dollar fatigue derived from both its weaponization capability, and its fragility amidst macroeconomic circumstances. Conversely, both Russia and China have increased reliance on each other amid the growing prevalence of the alliance. In 2023, bilateral trade between the countries increased to $240 billion. Moreover, that was an increase of more than 26% from a year prior. This year should see that number only continue to grow." https://lnkd.in/g6jZ82WR
BRICS: Chinese Yuan Officially Overtakes US Dollar
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A dollar surge propelled by a strong economy, sticky inflation and geopolitical tensions have unnerved policymakers from Tokyo to Beijing and Stockholm. The dollar is at its highest since November against other major currencies, poised for a fourth straight month of gains. Read more. #Dollars #Currency #Currencymanagement #Japan #Korea #Yen #Asianmarkets #Sweden #Switzerland #Eurozone #Yuan #Swissfranc https://lnkd.in/dgYxDZH6
Where king dollar is causing pain the most
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Over the past few months, the Japanese Yen has continuously depreciated against other major currencies. It has lost 10% of its value vs the US dollar YTD and has crossed the symbolic barrier of 150 USD/JPY, which had not been seen for 34 years. In my personal blog focused on macroeconomics and industry trends, I will discuss in this new article the possibility raised by some investors and economists of an upcoming currency crisis for the Japanese Yen. I will also explore the future evolutions of the USD/JPY exchange rate as well as its impact on financial markets and trade relations. Enjoy your reading! https://lnkd.in/gzpWrnYf
Is Japan at the doorstep of a currency crisis ?
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Asian currencies fell as the U.S. dollar stabilized, with the Japanese yen approaching levels that could prompt intervention by the Bank of Japan. The yen's weakness, exacerbated by the widening interest rate differential between the U.S. and Japan, has fueled concerns of potential market intervention to support the currency. Other Asian currencies, including the Chinese yuan and the South Korean won, also declined amid broader market uncertainties and investor preference for the dollar as a safe-haven asset. The persistent strength of the dollar reflects ongoing market anticipation of further interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. JKV Global Markets Ltd. www.Jkvglobal.com #jkvglobal #forextrading #tradingcompany #forex #forextrader #forextrading #forexsignals #forexlifestyle #forexlife #forexmarket #forexsignal #forextrade #tradeforex #forexprofit #forexmoney #forexeducation #forexsignalservice #india #uae #forexnews
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Asian currencies rallied overnight, clawing back some of the recent multi-decade lows against the dollar, after Janet Yellen released a joint statement alongside the finance ministers of Japan and South Korea, noting ‘serious concern’ in relation to the decline of the yen and won. The fact that the US participated in the statement and have given the green light to potential future intervention attempts (buying yen and won) was clearly not lost on markets. Furthermore, the chances of a coordinated intervention also appear to have increased substantially. That last bit really matters, given that concerted intervention attempts have historically had a greater chance of achieving the goal of slowing the decline (of the likes of the yen), even if ongoing interest rate differentials makes long-term success challenging. USD/JPY has slipped from a high nearing 155, to tap 154 overnight. In other news, the recent dollar gains also stalled, as stocks attempted to recover recent losses and bond yields declined after the recent surge.
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