Why Negative Rates Are Negative for the Yen

The video discusses the challenges faced by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) in implementing negative interest rate policies and their impact on the yen. It highlights the influence of US economic factors on the dollar-yen exchange rate and the role of Japanese investors in foreign bond markets. The discussion also covers the difficulties the BOJ faces in intervening in the currency market, especially in the context of US Federal Reserve policies. The video concludes with an analysis of potential future movements in the dollar-yen exchange rate.

In what ways might the Bank of Japan struggle to influence the yen's value?

What role does U.S. Federal Reserve policy play in the valuation of the dollar-yen exchange rate?