That kicked into the equities market. Around 25 percent of bank profits come through bond holdings. If they are losing these capital gains then the banks are hit. People then started selling the yen because I think they started fearing things are not smelling too good here.
- Russell JonesOver the past decade, global and Asian investors have become more aware of the impact of environmental, social, and governance variables on their investments. Whether it is a question of watching companies struggle with persistent environmental challenges or evaluating the impact of labor disputes, investors in Asian equities must increasingly look at a range of global sustainability issues to assess the long-term value of companies.
- Melissa BrownIf you buy selective, high-quality equities in emerging markets, you`ll make money over two years,
- Anthony PettigrewWe will see the strength in equities helping out the yen.
- Art ShermanWhat I`m seeing is that confidence in the Japanese economy is starting to gain. And as people get more comfortable investing in Japanese equities and other Japanese assets, they need to buy yen. And as they buy these yen, the dollar goes down.
- Bahaeddin AdabThe retrenchment in equities will undoubtedly affect the economy later in the year. This is not just a correction, it`s an economic event that could affect consumer confidence and consumer spending down the road, leading to a more pronounced slowdown than the Fed is currently factoring in.
- Barry Centini