Many manufacturers close their factories, businesses shut down and people take vacations during Golden Week.
| Golden Week, the Emperor and the Yen | | Amid a benign market, Japan's Golden Week starts this weekend. | | The series of national holidays in Japan this year is particularly long because of Crown Prince Naruhito's imperial succession, occurring during this period, and adding another day off. With the weekends, this year's Golden Week lasts for 10 consecutive days! | | Many manufacturers close their factories, businesses shut down and people take vacations during Golden Week. Anticipating a halt next week, Japanese exporters pro-actively bought the Japanese yen earlier this week, increasing their hedge ratios, which show how exposed an investment is to risk. | | | | |
| If we can help you with any Foreign Exchange needs, please email foreignexchange@cnb.com or call (800) 447‑4133. | | Want to learn more about international finance, economics, and global events? Sign up for our other Foreign Exchange emails and videos! | | | | |
| Follow City National Bank on social media: | | | | | |
| Non-deposit investment products: | | • | Are not FDIC insured, | | • | Are not deposits or other obligations of City National Bank and are not guaranteed by City National Bank, and | | • | Are subject to investment risks, including possible loss of the principal invested. | | | | This report is for general information and education only and was compiled from data and sources believed to be reliable. City National Bank does not warrant that it is accurate or complete. Opinions expressed and estimates or projections given are those of the authors as of the date of the report with no obligation to update or notify of inaccuracy or change. This report is not a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument discussed. It is not specific investment advice. Financial instruments discussed may not be suitable for the reader. Readers must make independent investment decisions based on their own investment objectives and financial situations. Prices and financial instruments discussed are subject to change without notice. Instruments denominated in a foreign currency are subject to exchange rate and other risks. City National Bank (and its clients or associated persons) may engage in transactions inconsistent with this report and may buy from or sell to clients or others the financial instruments discussed on a principal basis. Past performance is not an indication of future results. This report may not be reproduced, distributed or further published by any person without the written consent of City National Bank. Please cite source when quoting. | | |
Comments
Post a Comment