Hedge funds are betting on ever more weakness in the yen just as asset managers cling to bullish positions, augmenting the tussle on where Japan’s currency is headed. https://t.co/EFUnNNMpR2 ...

Hedge funds secured a victory in Washington after a top Wall Street regulator said it would let a Japanese firm clear yen interest rates swaps for US customers https://t.co/xfUvNQ1S0m ...

Market Trends & Yield Curve Analysis - The yield curve is flattening, with 10-year Treasury yields decreasing while 2-year Treasury yields increasing on the week [1] - The shift in the yield curve's steepening trend occurred around July 15th and 16th, following the release of CPI (Consumer Price Index) and PPI (Producer Price Index) data [2][3] Currency Market Dynamics - Euro is outperforming, reaching a one-year high against the Yen (euroyen) [3][4] - The dollar is underperforming against the Yen (dollar yen) [4] - Euro is hovering near a four-year high against the dollar [5] Factors Influencing Euro Strength - Concerns about fiscal prudence and austerity measures in Europe, even after the election, are contributing to the Euro's strength against the Yen [4][5]

The market is trading like this is really good news. This Japanese the US trade deal. Carmakers in Japan are up by more than 14%, 15%.Is that not a good deal. Look, you're right. I have been very frustrated and I write this morning not as much caffeine as normal.So first of all, for automakers, it is a good deal. And I think actually that you've identified the key point of why this is particularly good for Japan, because I think suddenly it's making Japanese carmakers much more competitive against U.S. carm ...

Wealth & Currency - Stronger Yen boosts wealth of Japan's 50 richest [1] - Tadashi Yanai's net worth hits a record high [1] Industry Focus - Uniqlo billionaire Tadashi Yanai's net worth is highlighted [1]