Yen

Last week we noted that the odds favored more upside in precious metals before a larger correction would begin. While that view remains on track, we want to note the renewed strength in the US Dollar which could provide immediate resistance to higher levels in Gold and gold stocks. The chart below plots the weekly … Continue reading

Gold broke out of a classic cup and handle pattern yesterday right before the Bank of Japan announcement.  The Yen has significantly strengthened since June as this is extremely difficult for the Japanese export companies.  The economy in Japan is weakening and they are facing their own sovereign debt issues which have not yet surfaced.  … Continue reading

The rise and fall of paper currency notes relative to one another in the current economic setting reminds me of a seesaw – one currency goes up, then it goes down while its pair currency does the opposite. One currency may rise a little more in net terms over a period of time or vice versa based on various factors.

Policy makers in Japan are thinking about initiating quantitative easing.