随着美国感恩节假期临近，外汇交易员正密切关注日本政府是否会利用本周流动性清淡的时机出手干预 日元。历史数据显示，日本当局往往选择在低流动性时段入场，以更少的资金撬动更大的价格波动，实 现干预效果最大化。 本周市场流动性将因美国假期明显收缩。周四感恩节当天美国市场休市，周五"黑色星期五"交易时段缩 短，叠加周一日本市场休市，整周交投料将持续清淡。 这种低流动性环境历来被视为日本当局实施外汇干预的理想时机。过往多次干预行动均发生在交易量稀 薄时段，使得官方资金能够更迅速、更大幅度地推动汇率变动。 本周四的美国感恩节假期和周五的"黑色星期五"缩短交易时段，为日本当局创造了潜在的干预窗口。 分析师指出，在市场交投清淡时期介入，能让官方干预资金获得更显著的"性价比"。 风险提示及免责条款 值得注意的是，据媒体报道，上周日（11月23日），日本政府关键智囊团的民间成员Takuji Aida在NHK 公共电视台节目中进一步释放信号，明确表示日本可以主动干预外汇市场，以缓解疲弱日元对经济造成 的负面冲击。这一表态也强化了市场对官方可能出手的预期。 假期交投为干预创造条件 在外汇干预机制中，日本财务省负责决策干预时点，日本央行 ...

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日本就近期日元的剧烈波动向外汇市场发出了迄今为止最强警告，该国财务大臣明确将干预列为应对选项，试图遏制日元持续下跌。 "政府将针对无序的外汇波动采取适当行动，包括在必要时应对投机驱动的波动，这与9月发布的《日美联合声明》中阐述的方法一致，"财务大臣片山皋月 （Satsuki Katayama）周五告诉记者，"既然9月的日美财长联合文件已明确包含外汇干预，那自然也是我们可考虑的选项。" 片山皋月表示，她对近期外汇波动深感担忧，形容这些波动"极度单边且迅速"。 片山皋月发言后，美元兑日元小幅回落，短暂走低至157.20，但随后再度反弹，目前仍徘徊在自1月以来的最高水平附近。 市场参与者正紧盯160这一关口，日本当局去年曾多次在该区间入市干预。其中一次干预发生在假日周末前的周五深夜，而日本下周一将迎来另一个全国性 假日。 日元面临多重因素的施压，包括市场猜测：首相高市早苗（Sanae Takaichi）推行的刺激政策，可能会使日本央行在短期内不愿上调基准利率，而当前正值 市场对美联储降息的押注已明显降温的情况下。 "日元正变成一种极具投机性的工具，"澳大利亚国民银行（National Australia Bank ...

Core Viewpoint - The South Korean won has depreciated significantly against the US dollar, reaching its lowest level since the 2008 financial crisis, raising concerns about potential intervention by the Bank of Korea [1][4]. Group 1: Currency Performance - The South Korean won has fallen 6% over the past three months, making it the worst-performing currency in the Asia-Pacific region [3]. - The USD/KRW exchange rate is nearing the historical high of 1487.45, with the won recently trading at 1468.77 [1][3]. - The recent announcement of 24-hour trading for the won starting next year has added pressure to its value [3]. Group 2: Market Reactions - Foreign investors have sold a net $5.2 billion worth of South Korean stocks this month, despite the KOSPI index reaching historical highs [3]. - The announcement of the 24-hour trading policy did not generate positive market sentiment, as the KOSPI index fell by 2.3% on the day of the announcement [3]. Group 3: Central Bank's Position - The Bank of Korea is under pressure to intervene in the foreign exchange market, with its governor indicating a willingness to act if excessive volatility is observed [4]. - The central bank's cautious stance contrasts with other Asian economies that have recently cut interest rates to support their currencies [5]. Group 4: Economic Context - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected South Korea's economic growth at only 0.9% this year, the lowest among major Asian economies [5]. - The yield on 10-year South Korean government bonds has risen to a 16-month high, indicating market expectations of an end to the current monetary easing cycle [5]. Group 5: Potential Strategies - Market participants speculate that one feasible strategy for the Bank of Korea to support the won could involve the national pension fund selling US dollars, a tactic previously employed [6]. - The National Pension Service of Korea has engaged in significant transactions to rebalance its portfolio, including selling dollars to purchase domestic stocks [6].

Core Viewpoint - The South Korean won is approaching its lowest point since 2009, creating pressure on the Bank of Korea to protect the currency as it nears a critical exchange rate level against the US dollar [1][3] Group 1: Currency Performance - The won is approximately 1% away from breaking the level of 1487.45 per US dollar, which would mark the lowest point since March 2009 [1] - The won has depreciated by 6% over the past three months, making it the worst-performing currency in Asia [3] Group 2: Central Bank Response - Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong indicated a willingness to intervene if excessive volatility occurs, but downplayed the current weakness, suggesting that the market is overly sensitive to global uncertainties [1] - Unlike Japan's authorities, who have only issued verbal warnings regarding yen depreciation, the Bank of Korea has taken a more cautious and traditional approach [3] Group 3: Economic Context - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects South Korea's economic growth rate at 0.9% for this year, the slowest among Asian countries [3] - The Bank of Korea has maintained interest rates since a cut in May, contrasting with other regional countries [3] Group 4: Capital Flows - One potential strategy for supporting the won is for national pension institutions to sell US dollars, a tactic previously employed by the South Korean government [3] - Foreign investors have net sold $5.2 billion in local stocks this month, contributing to capital outflows and increased overseas investments by residents [3]

Group 1 - The market generally believes that the downward pressure on the US economy will ease, leading to a stronger demand for the US dollar [2][4] - As of late September, the Japanese yen was trading around 147 yen per dollar, experiencing a significant depreciation of over 7 yen in just a month and a half [4] - On November 12, the yen fell to 155 yen per dollar, marking the first time it reached this level in about nine months since February 4 [2][6] Group 2 - The US Senate passed a temporary budget bill on the 10th to end the longest government shutdown in history, with expectations that the House will vote on it soon [4] - There are views that the new Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, will implement expansionary fiscal policies, prompting investors to sell the yen against various currencies [4] - On November 12, the yen fell to 179 yen per euro, setting a record low since the euro's inception in 1999 [4] Group 3 - There is speculation that if the yen depreciates beyond 155 yen per dollar, the Japanese government and the Bank of Japan may intervene by buying yen [6] - Japan maintains the lowest policy interest rates among major economies, lacking factors to support yen buying [6] - Future focus may shift to whether Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki will increase verbal interventions to curb yen depreciation [6]

Core Viewpoint - Japanese financial institutions are revising their forecasts for the yen's exchange rate against the US dollar, expecting it to depreciate to a range of 149 to 156 yen by the end of the year due to fading expectations of early interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan and concerns over Prime Minister Kishida's expansionary fiscal policies [2][6]. Group 1: Exchange Rate Predictions - Morgan Stanley has significantly lowered its forecast for the yen, predicting it will depreciate to 156 yen by the end of 2025, down from a previous estimate of 142 yen [6][7]. - Other banks, including Mitsubishi UFJ and Sumitomo Mitsui, have also adjusted their predictions, indicating a general consensus on the yen's depreciation [7]. - The yen depreciated over 4% in October, with a notable drop of more than 7 yen, reaching around 154.5 yen per dollar in early November, marking its lowest point since February [4][6]. Group 2: Monetary Policy and Market Reactions - The Bank of Japan maintained its policy interest rate during the monetary policy meeting on October 30, with Governor Ueda expressing caution regarding future rate hikes [6][8]. - Market sentiment reflects a growing awareness of potential currency intervention by the Japanese government and the Bank of Japan, as the nominal effective exchange rate index for the yen hit a low of 71.4 on October 31 [11]. - Analysts express skepticism about the immediate prospects for yen appreciation, citing a lack of clear support for early rate hikes and the potential for further yen selling pressure due to the government's fiscal policies [8][9]. Group 3: Economic and Fiscal Concerns - Concerns over Prime Minister Kishida's "responsible active fiscal" policies are prevalent, with plans for a supplementary budget expected to exceed the previous year's budget, raising fears of increased yen selling pressure [8][9]. - The market is reacting to the government's perceived tolerance for yen depreciation, with some analysts predicting a reversal in the yen's trend as stock market adjustments occur [9][10].

Core Viewpoint - The Japanese yen is approaching the critical 155 level against the US dollar, raising speculation about potential intervention by Japanese authorities, but major investment banks like Goldman Sachs and Bank of America believe immediate intervention is unlikely as current conditions do not meet the usual criteria for action [1][4]. Group 1: Market Conditions - The yen depreciated approximately 4% against the dollar in October, making it the worst-performing currency among G-10 currencies [1]. - As of Tuesday, the yen fell further to 154.48, driven by market interpretations of Prime Minister Kishida's inclination towards fiscal expansion and dovish monetary policy [1][3]. - Goldman Sachs and Bank of America suggest that the yen's recent weakness is primarily due to the repricing of Japan's fiscal risk premium and adjustments in short-term interest rate expectations [4]. Group 2: Intervention Triggers - Goldman Sachs indicates that intervention likelihood will significantly increase only when the USD/JPY exchange rate reaches the 161-162 range, while Bank of America suggests a meaningful policy response may occur if the rate tests 158 [1][4]. - Historical context shows that the last intervention by the Japanese Ministry of Finance occurred in 2024, with intervention levels around 157.99 to 161.76 [4]. Group 3: Future Predictions - Bank of America maintains a year-end forecast of 155 for the exchange rate but notes an increased risk of the rate overshooting to 160 by Q4 2025 [5]. - Goldman Sachs expects the yen to gradually appreciate as hedging costs decrease and the dollar weakens, with potential acceleration if US labor market data worsens [6]. - However, there are warnings that unexpected fiscal stimulus measures from Japan or stronger-than-expected US economic performance could undermine expectations for yen appreciation [7].

Core Viewpoint - Goldman Sachs believes that the key conditions for intervention in the foreign exchange market have not yet been met, despite the rising USD/JPY exchange rate approaching 155 [2][4]. Group 1: Market Performance - In October, the USD/JPY increased by approximately 4%, making the yen the worst-performing major currency among G-10 currencies [4]. - The recent poor performance of the yen is primarily driven by Japan's fiscal risk premium and the repricing of short-term interest rate expectations by the Bank of Japan [2][4]. Group 2: Government and Central Bank Actions - Japanese officials have expressed concerns over the rapid and unilateral movements in the foreign exchange market, with Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato stating that they are closely monitoring the situation with a sense of urgency [4]. - The last intervention by the Japanese Ministry of Finance occurred in 2024 at USD/JPY levels of approximately 157.99, 159.45, 160.17, and 161.76 [4]. Group 3: Future Outlook - Goldman Sachs anticipates that the yen will gradually appreciate in the long term as hedging costs decrease and the USD weakens, although this trend could accelerate if U.S. labor market data deteriorates [5]. - Analysts from Bank of America suggest that the USD/JPY may test the 158 level before triggering substantial policy responses, maintaining a year-end forecast of 155 while noting an increased risk of reaching 160 by Q4 2025 [5].

Core Viewpoint - The Reserve Bank of India is reportedly selling US dollars to prevent the Indian Rupee from falling to a historical low of 88.8 [1] Group 1 - The Indian central bank's intervention aims to stabilize the currency amid market pressures [1]