26 Mar 2015
USD/JPY: 117 is a potential target – SG
FXStreet (Barcelona) - With USD/JPY having broken below its range, 117 might be a potential target for the pair, views Societe Generale.
Key Quotes
“Japanese bond and equity flow data show a steady acceleration in buying of foreign bonds and equities by Japanese investors, which has not overtaken foreign buying of Japanese assets.”
“This is a source of comfort for yen bears, but the overnight move in USD/JPY has broken the recent range and exposed a clear risk of a flush out of yen shorts. USD/JPY 117 is a potential target.”
Key Quotes
“Japanese bond and equity flow data show a steady acceleration in buying of foreign bonds and equities by Japanese investors, which has not overtaken foreign buying of Japanese assets.”
“This is a source of comfort for yen bears, but the overnight move in USD/JPY has broken the recent range and exposed a clear risk of a flush out of yen shorts. USD/JPY 117 is a potential target.”