Dollar, Yen Rise to 6-Year High, Japanese Exporters Happy

The video discusses the impact of the dollar-yen exchange rate on Japanese exporters and the Nikkei 225 stock market. As the yen weakens, Japanese products become cheaper globally, boosting exporter profits and stock market performance. Citigroup predicts the trend will continue, with a target of 120 yen per dollar. The video highlights major exporters like Advantest and Honda, whose earnings are growing due to this trend.

What is the relationship between the dollar-yen exchange rate and the Japanese stock market?

• As the dollar-yen rate increases, Japanese products become more expensive globally.

• A higher dollar-yen rate makes Japanese products cheaper worldwide, boosting the stock market.

• A lower dollar-yen rate benefits Japanese exporters.

• The dollar-yen rate has no impact on the Japanese stock market.

According to Citigroup, what is the expected dollar-yen exchange rate?

• 125

• 120

• 115

• 110

What factors does Citigroup believe will influence the dollar-yen exchange rate?

• Decreased inflation and increased BOJ intervention

• Increased inflation and additional BOJ easing

• Stable inflation and no BOJ intervention

• Decreased inflation and reduced BOJ easing

Which of the following companies is NOT mentioned as a major Japanese exporter in the Nikkei 225?

• Advantest

• Sony

• Honda

• Fanuc Robotics

What is a common characteristic of the major Japanese exporters listed in the video?

• They are new companies in the market.

• They export a significant portion of their products.

• Their earnings are declining.

• They primarily sell within Japan.