1. Bloomberg.com “Japan Stock Futures Rise
as Yen Weakens” January 24, 2012
Japanese stock futures rose after the yen
weakened against the dollar and the euro after a stalemate emerged between European finance ministers and Greek bondholders
over how to resolve the nation’s debt crisis.
2. Bloomberg.com "Yen May Rally Beyond 70 Per Dollar in 2012,
JPMorgan Chase Says" November 22, 2011
The yen may rally through 70 per dollar next year as global financial stability in the
second half damps investor appetite for the greenback, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3. Dailyfx.com "Japanese Yen Pulled Sideways
As Risk Aversion at Odds with New Rhetoric" August 7, 2011
The currency fluctuated mildly in a range, pulled by risk aversion
buying and speculation that the Japanese government may intervene once again to stabilize the currency markets.
4. Bloomberg.com “Yen Strengthens to
Most Since March Central Bank Intervention; Euro Falls” May 5, 2011
The yen strengthened to less than 80 per dollar for the first time
since central banks intervened to weaken the currency in March, as oil prices fell and stocks declined, stoking demand for
the safety of Japan’s currency.
5. BusinessWeek.com "Yen Undermined as G-7 Combines With Deficits After Post-War
High" March 20, 2011
The Kobe earthquake in 1995 sparked a 20 percent yen surge in three months. After the latest disaster, world leaders
are uniting to ensure a stronger currency doesn't derail efforts to rebuild the economy as Japanese officials flood the financial
system with cash.
6. Bloomberg.com "Yen Erases Gains as Rise to Postwar Record Boosts Intervention Speculation" March 17,
2011
The yen erased gains after climbing to a postwar
high of 76.36 against the dollar, amid speculation Japanese policy makers will intervene to weaken the currency.
7. DailyFX "Japanese Yen to Hold Range, BoJ May Hint At Further
Monatary Easing" Decemebr 24, 2010
The BoJ may look at alternative measures to weaken the national currency further as it
aims to encourage an export-led recovery, but the uncertainties underlying the global outlook could spur increased demands
for the Japanese Yen as market sentiment falters.
