Bullish yen outlook helps BNP Paribas

CURRENCY FORECASTS

In early January, the data indicated that Japanese investors were beginning to sell foreign bonds. As these bonds were only partly currency-hedged, the bank knew the yen had to rise.

With this in mind, BNP Paribas does not believe the liquidation of carry trades has played a part in the recent yen rally. In fact, the bank does not even expect any carry trade liquidation to begin until Q3 2007, and views the interpretation of risk appetite as crucial for currency traders.

Stannard said the state

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