Nomura's Goto on Yen Forecast

Nomura's Goto on Yen Forecast

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The video discusses the unexpected nomination of a new PJ governor and its implications for FX traders and the Japanese yen. It explores the potential hawkish tilt in policy, the risks of rapid policy changes, and the impact of global macroeconomic factors like US CPI on currency markets. The video also analyzes the unwinding of the Bank of Japan's past actions and the introduction of new policy tools to stabilize the market.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reaction of FX traders to the unexpected nomination news?

They were indifferent.

They were surprised and cautious.

They were optimistic.

They were dismissive.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential risk if the new nominee's policy stance is misunderstood?

Improved investor confidence

Increased market stability

Unexpected policy shifts

Decreased yen value

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key challenge in exiting the current policy according to the new nominee?

Reducing government debt

Increasing foreign reserves

Avoiding a spike in bond yields

Maintaining low inflation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might the US CPI numbers affect the currency market?

They could stabilize the euro.

They could cause the US dollar to move strongly.

They could strengthen the Japanese yen.

They could weaken the US dollar.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential impact of a surprise move by the Bank of Japan in April or June?

Appreciation of the yen

Stabilization of the yen

Depreciation of the yen towards 125

Strengthening of the euro

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new policy tool did the Bank of Japan introduce?

Interest rate hikes

Currency devaluation

Quantitative easing

Funded supply operation against collateral

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected impact of the Bank of Japan's new policy tool on the market?

Decreased foreign investment

Higher inflation rates

Stabilization of short-term bonds

Increased volatility