Japan to weaken Yen with ESM bonds - positive for gold
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Announced very early Tuesday:
The race to the bottom in the currency wars continues with Japan's announcement that it will be purchasing (amount not yet released) European Stability Mechanism (ESM) bonds and euro-denominated sovereign debt to weaken the yen. This will strengthen the euro which is 47% of the dollar index weight. A stronger euro results in a weaker dollar index. Gold has historically moved in an inverse relationship with the dollar index.
Now where did I put those truck keys? The wife must have hidden them.
Japan to Buy ESM Bonds as Abe Steps Up Bid to Weaken Yen
The race to the bottom in the currency wars continues with Japan's announcement that it will be purchasing (amount not yet released) European Stability Mechanism (ESM) bonds and euro-denominated sovereign debt to weaken the yen. This will strengthen the euro which is 47% of the dollar index weight. A stronger euro results in a weaker dollar index. Gold has historically moved in an inverse relationship with the dollar index.
Now where did I put those truck keys? The wife must have hidden them.
Japan to Buy ESM Bonds as Abe Steps Up Bid to Weaken Yen
The government is incapable of ever managing the economy. That is why communism collapsed. It is now socialism’s turn - Martin Armstrong
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Unintended consequences: If Just 1% Of Japanese Pension Assets Shift Into Gold, The Gold Market Would Explode
The government is incapable of ever managing the economy. That is why communism collapsed. It is now socialism’s turn - Martin Armstrong
<< <i>But wait, there's more!
Unintended consequences: If Just 1% Of Japanese Pension Assets Shift Into Gold, The Gold Market Would Explode >>
And if the queen had balls she'd be king.
Of course increased demand would cause prices to rise. But why would the Japanese funds want to buy gold, when they need to pay interest and dividends to its shareholders? Simple answer, they wont buy gold. They will buy European and US debt which has a yield. Even the Japanese buying European debt is proof that there is a coordinated effort to keep the US dollar weak. The demand for US dollars is insatiable. The WORLD NEEDS a weak US dollar. May the force be with them (foreign central banks).
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The government is incapable of ever managing the economy. That is why communism collapsed. It is now socialism’s turn - Martin Armstrong
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<< <i>But wait, there's more!
Unintended consequences: If Just 1% Of Japanese Pension Assets Shift Into Gold, The Gold Market Would Explode >>
And if the queen had balls she'd be king.
Of course increased demand would cause prices to rise. But why would the Japanese funds want to buy gold, when they need to pay interest and dividends to its shareholders? Simple answer, they wont buy gold. They will buy European and US debt which has a yield. Even the Japanese buying European debt is proof that there is a coordinated effort to keep the US dollar weak. The demand for US dollars is insatiable. The WORLD NEEDS a weak US dollar. May the force be with them (foreign central banks). >>
they're pension funds and they would want to buy gold for the same reason as any other savy investor. As pointed out in the link the investments are in paper ETFs. No reason annuities (not interest and dividends) could not be paid from the investment. At least you now acknowledge that there is a race to the bottom in the currency war and that there is in fact a currency war. Glad to see you coming around.
The world is weaning itself from US dollars (which you will eventually acknowledge) and a need for weak dollars.
The government is incapable of ever managing the economy. That is why communism collapsed. It is now socialism’s turn - Martin Armstrong
When I see proof, then yes. So far I only see INCREASED demand for US dollars. Someday you will acknowledge that.
Knowledge is the enemy of fear
<< <i>But why would the Japanese funds want to buy gold, when they need to pay interest and dividends to its shareholders? Simple answer, they wont buy gold. >>
Japanese pension funds already buying gold, expected to double down.
The government is incapable of ever managing the economy. That is why communism collapsed. It is now socialism’s turn - Martin Armstrong
Im curious how many oz they have in total in their holdings and how much we are really talking about in the "double down" reference here. Still interesting, thanks for the links D
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The bullish rhetoric is beginning to sound of desperation.
Knowledge is the enemy of fear
The government is incapable of ever managing the economy. That is why communism collapsed. It is now socialism’s turn - Martin Armstrong
<< <i>"Japanese pension funds, the world’s second-largest pool of retirement assets after the U.S., will more than double their gold holdings in the next two years as the new government pushes for a higher inflation target, according to an adviser to the funds."
Im curious how many oz they have in total in their holdings and how much we are really talking about in the "double down" reference here. Still interesting, thanks for the links D >>
By country Japan ranks 9th at about 800 tones. If they doubled that it would move them ahead of China (if they stand pat) into 6th but still 1000 tonnes behind the French who are currently 5th. The US is reported to have 10,000 tonnes and ranks 1st.
MJ
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<< <i>"Japanese pension funds, the world’s second-largest pool of retirement assets after the U.S., will more than double their gold holdings in the next two years as the new government pushes for a higher inflation target, according to an adviser to the funds."
Im curious how many oz they have in total in their holdings and how much we are really talking about in the "double down" reference here. Still interesting, thanks for the links D >>
By country Japan ranks 9th at about 800 tones. If they doubled that it would move them ahead of China (if they stand pat) into 6th but still 1000 tonnes behind the French who are currently 5th. The US is reported to have 10,000 tonnes and ranks 1st.
MJ >>
MJ, aren't those central bank holding numbers and not pension fund holdings as being discussed?
The government is incapable of ever managing the economy. That is why communism collapsed. It is now socialism’s turn - Martin Armstrong
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<< <i>"Japanese pension funds, the world’s second-largest pool of retirement assets after the U.S., will more than double their gold holdings in the next two years as the new government pushes for a higher inflation target, according to an adviser to the funds."
Im curious how many oz they have in total in their holdings and how much we are really talking about in the "double down" reference here. Still interesting, thanks for the links D >>
By country Japan ranks 9th at about 800 tones. If they doubled that it would move them ahead of China (if they stand pat) into 6th but still 1000 tonnes behind the French who are currently 5th. The US is reported to have 10,000 tonnes and ranks 1st.
MJ >>
MJ, aren't those central bank holding numbers and not pension fund holdings as being discussed? >>
You are correct. I had Central banks on my mind. MJ
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......