Japan Economic Information
Central Bank: Bank of Japan (BoJ)
Currency: Japanese yen (JPY or ¥)
The world's 2nd largest economy, Japan is largely dependent on export growth. A population of almost 130 million makes Japan one the world's largest markets. Due to the BoJ's tendency for setting the country's interest rates low, the yen has been a popular currency with investors during the past decade to use for Carry Trades.
Key industries:
Among world's largest and technologically advanced producers of motor vehicles, electronic equipment, machine tools, steel and nonferrous metals, ships, chemicals, textiles and processed foods.
Agricultural products:
Rice, sugar beets, vegetables, fruit, pork, poultry, dairy products, eggs and fish.
Export commodities:
Transport equipment, motor vehicles, semiconductors, electrical machinery and chemicals.
Import commodities:
Machinery and equipment, fuels, foodstuffs, chemicals, textiles and raw materials.
Historical foreign currency exchange rates
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| Source: These exchange rates are interbank rates as published by Interactive Data as of . These rates were not available to retail customers and were not the rates offered by EverBank®. Past performance does not guarantee future results. |
A few factors to consider when evaluating the Japanese yen:
Reasons to consider
- Risk aversion due to global market volatility and concerns that the U.S. is headed for a recession could prompt investors participating in Carry Trades to sell assets funded by loans made in yen. This could force the continued appreciation of the yen against the U.S. dollar.
- The yen experienced a nearly 13% rise against the dollar in the last half of 2007.
Risk factors to consider
- Since Japan imports all of its oil, rising crude oil prices stresses its export-dependent economy and impacts the value of the yen.
- Volatility in the global financial markets and, in turn, the Carry Trade pressures appreciation of the yen, which can impact the profitability of Japanese exports.
- An aging Japanese population could weaken domestic demand and consumer consumption, leaving its economy more dependent on export growth.
How EverBank can help with your Japanese yen needs?
WorldCurrency® CDs (Single-currency CDs): Earn interest rates at local rates in the currency of your choice.
WorldCurrency Index CDs (Multi-currency CDs): Open a single CD comprised of multiple currencies, each designed to focus on a specific regional strength, and/or geopolitical and economic development. This currency is available in the following Index CD(s):
DollarBull® CDs: Open a single currency CD in reverse—you benefit if the U.S. dollar appreciates against a chosen currency.
WorldCurrency Access Deposit Account: Open a transactional money market account in the currency of your choice.
I'm interested in opening a WorldCurrency® account, what is my next step?
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