Positioning indicators are fairly representative for most currencies. The yen is an exception, because almost all metrics are confined to foreigners. This is a problem, because the lack of offshore participation in the Japanese asset base makes onshore investors the driving force behind medium-term trends. Foreigners can push the market around, but sustained moves can only be generated by the locals. So who and by how much has pushed USD/JPY higher?
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