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At Any Rate

Global FX: On Japan intervention/ GPIF, dollar supports and European data

Jul 12, 2024
Global FX experts discuss Japan intervention impact on yen, CPI & payrolls on dollar, and European data implications on EUR, GBP, and Scandi FX. Analysis includes GPIF asset changes, US economic indicators, European data influence, and global currency trends.
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Quick takeaways

  • GPIF's asset allocation affects yen flows, US data moderates dollar's strength.
  • European inflation prints pose challenges for Scandi currencies, BOE's policy impacts sterling.

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Impact of GPIF on Yen and Japan's Economy

The podcast delves into the impact of GPIF, Japan's pension fund, on the yen and the country's economy. It discusses how GPIF's shifts in asset allocation influence capital outflows from Japan and potential repatriation flows. By increasing investments in foreign bonds, Japan faces challenges in achieving expected returns due to the low-interest rate environment. The analysis suggests that changes in GPIF's basic portfolio could lead to substantial yen buying, affecting currency dynamics.

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