# Investors scramble to get out of the way of the rising yen

> Analysts say leveraged investors' next moves will drive currency markets after the US and Japanese policy meetings. Their view is that the yen will likely gain further because the two central banks are moving in opposite directions on rates.

- Date: 2024-08-01 · published 2024-08-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Japan · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/29044-investors-scramble-to-get-out-of-the-way-of-the-rising-yen
- Commodities: [Japanese Yen (JPY per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDJPY.md)

## Why it matters

Opposing rate paths point to continued yen strength against the dollar, which tightens financial conditions for leveraged positions. Feed-market impact is minor and mostly through risk sentiment.

## Read by commodity

- USDJPY: bearish ▼

## Sources

- reuters.com: https://www.reuters.com/markets/asia/investors-scramble-get-out-way-rising-yen-2024-08-01/

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