HSBC analysts predict modest strength in the yen; recovery expected this year

  • Driven by the market's anticipation of rate increases in Japan and declines in the US.

HSBC analysts are looking for further 'modest' strength in the yen through 2024.

They argue that after the weakness in JPY over the past 3 years it'll show some recovery this year. Says markets have already discounted expected rate increases in Japan, and falls in the US.

And add they see:

  • a capitulation of short JPY speculative positions and lifers’ FX hedging

Which

  • should be supportive for JPY
usdyen weekly hsbc strength 09 January 2024

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