Tag: yen
As the dollar turns, all eyes on Asia
Published on August 10, 2009
While most investors question the sustainability of the domestic stock run, savvy investors are wondering just what the Asian markets think of the situation.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): If you have been following the situation, you know things are getting interesting, very, very interesting.
As the American economy begins to level off and test [...]
Currencies: Race to the bottom
Published on March 12, 2009
The Swiss central bank just cut back interest rates for the franc. World currencies are in a race to the bottom. Only the U.S. dollar seems suiidally determined to remain high…
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore—TFN: If you’ve been watching currency exchange rates and yields, you can’t help but notice that world currencies seem locked in a [...]
The prickly pear cactus jelly threat… and TFN’s 2009 prediction for the euro
Published on February 17, 2009
The “contrarian” havens… commodities, foreign markets, foreign currencies… are crashing right alongside U.S. equities. Here’ where we see the euro trading by December 2009
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore—TFN: Yesterday morning, I endangered national security.
Catching an early flight out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, where my son had been fencing at the Junior Olympics, I was caught smuggling a [...]
Yen’s strength is Sony (SNE) and Toyota’s (TM) weakness
Published on October 27, 2008
The Japanese yen has soared in value over the last month. To the uninitiated it may sound like a boon for the country’s economy. But in reality, it is creating some huge problems and destroying a lot of wealth. Companies like Toyota (NYSE:TM) and Sony (NYSE:SNE) are in trouble.
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore – (TFN): Financial crises [...]
Japan’s retail champ: Buy Fast Retailing (FRCOF)
Published on September 22, 2008
Japan’s Fast Retailing (Pink Sheets:FRCOF) is sitting on $1.4 billion, waiting to find the perfect buyout candidate to come along. In the meantime, it’s expanding its Uniqlo clothing stores into India, Russia and Singapore.
by Stephanie Grimmett
Baltimore — (TFN): While the rest of the retail world is whimpering, writhing and contracting in pain, Fast Retailing [...]
Asian currencies drop on expectations of lower growth
Published on August 9, 2008
Asian currencies saw their biggest declines against the dollar in more than two years on speculation that slowing global economic growth will curb demand for Asian-made consumer electronics.
Stagflation Will Kill the Carry Trader
Published on June 12, 2008
“Throw stagflation into the mix, and the whole picture changes. This is exactly what’s happening now. The rules are changing but no one seems to have informed ‘the players’ yet.” — Sean Hyman
by Sean Hyman
Baltimore – (TFN): For a long time now, if you had a background in stock trading, [...]
U.S. Subprime Collapse: Blame the Japanese yen
Published on May 9, 2008
“So who – or what – is to blame for what’s being called the greatest financial crisis since the Great Depression? Strangely it’s all tied back to not only derivatives… but also the currency markets. Or more specifically, the carry trade.” — Jack Crooks
Blogger’s note: Jack Crooks sent [...]
Currency Trading: Our latest TFN Video and Audio Podcast is now online!
Published on April 11, 2008
Baltimore — (TFN): The podcast for our latest Smart Investing Market Insights video, featuring international currency expert Jack Crooks, can now be downloaded to your iTunes or PodcastAlley.com accounts.
Currency Trading: Carry Trade Crisis Looming?
Published on April 6, 2008
‘In 1998, there was a massive yen carry trade going on. Interest rates were a half percent in Japan… The institutions were all pouring in borrowing the yen in order to buy the emerging market countries. Then we had the Asian financial crisis and a real deleveraging. At the time, [...]
Crooks on Currencies: Our latest TFN Video and Audio Podcast is now online!
Published on April 6, 2008
Baltimore — (TFN): The podcast for our latest Smart Trading Action Alert video, featuring guest expert Jack Crooks, can now be downloaded to your iTunes or PodcastAlley.com accounts.
Carry Trade Crisis? TFN Smart Trading Video
Published on April 5, 2008
Baltimore — (TFN): Analysts are seeing many similarities between the scenarios leading to the collapse of the Yen carry trade back in 1998 and what is occurring now. Should those investors and funds reliant on currency trading be paying closer attention? Jack Crooks provides perspective.
Click here to watch the financial video [...]
Foreign Currency: The yen is sending a buy signal
Published on January 23, 2008
“Why would the yen promise to rise this year? Three reasons: global interest rates, stock market risks and currency volatility.” — Sean Hyman
Sean Hyman, currency director at The Sovereign Society, revealed an interesting trend to his A-Letter readers this week. According to Sean, despite the recent rollercoaster ride of the Tokyo markets, [...]
New Personal Finance Interview: How will the falling dollar affect the global economy in 2008?
Published on December 8, 2007
Baltimore — (TFN): Are we at the beginning of a "Global Race to the Bottom"? The dollar may be at record lows against most world currencies. But curiously, it is European economies that are feeling the pain most. Crisis Trader Chris DeHaemer tells you how to profit from these currency dynamics.
Click here to view this [...]
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