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Long position overnight fee

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Margin. Your investment $1,000.00
Overnight fee 0.011308 %
Charges from full value of position ($56.54)
Trade size with leverage ~ $500,000.00
Money from leverage ~ $499,000.00

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Short position overnight fee

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Margin. Your investment $1,000.00
Overnight fee -0.019528 %
Charges from full value of position ($-97.64)
Trade size with leverage ~ $500,000.00
Money from leverage ~ $499,000.00

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Overnight fee time 22:00 (UTC)
Min traded quantity 1000
Currency JPY
Margin 0.2%
Commission on trade 0%

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Date Close Change Change (%) Open High Low
Mar 19, 2024 149.270 0.116 0.08% 149.154 149.403 149.111
Mar 18, 2024 149.155 0.201 0.13% 148.954 149.328 148.907
Mar 17, 2024 148.955 0.007 0.00% 148.948 149.088 148.936
Mar 15, 2024 149.010 0.708 0.48% 148.302 149.161 148.031
Mar 14, 2024 148.301 0.713 0.48% 147.588 148.354 147.431
Mar 13, 2024 147.589 -0.030 -0.02% 147.619 148.042 147.231
Mar 12, 2024 147.617 0.884 0.60% 146.733 148.161 146.617
Mar 11, 2024 146.734 -0.060 -0.04% 146.794 147.143 146.483
Mar 10, 2024 146.796 -0.284 -0.19% 147.080 147.126 146.707
Mar 8, 2024 147.025 -0.834 -0.56% 147.859 148.115 146.480
Mar 7, 2024 147.861 -1.398 -0.94% 149.259 149.259 147.583
Mar 6, 2024 149.262 -0.787 -0.52% 150.049 150.082 149.091
Mar 5, 2024 150.050 -0.404 -0.27% 150.454 150.542 149.700
Mar 4, 2024 150.453 0.325 0.22% 150.128 150.566 149.837
Mar 3, 2024 150.129 0.130 0.09% 149.999 150.154 149.988
Mar 1, 2024 150.086 0.019 0.01% 150.067 150.714 150.049
Feb 29, 2024 150.066 -0.590 -0.39% 150.656 150.656 149.205
Feb 28, 2024 150.657 0.143 0.10% 150.514 150.840 150.369
Feb 27, 2024 150.513 -0.058 -0.04% 150.571 150.607 150.073
Feb 26, 2024 150.572 0.074 0.05% 150.498 150.835 150.290

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USD/JPY

What is the USD/JPY currency pair?

The USD/JPY currency pair is formed from the United States dollar as the base currency and the Japanese yen as the counter currency. It is one of the most liquid currency pairs, because the US dollar is the first reserve currency in the world with the yen is the fourth. The popular pair is one of seven currency pairs with the USD as a base currency.

A brief history of the US dollar

One of the world’s most influential currencies, the US dollar dates its history back to Joachimstal, now modern-day Germany. In the town, silver ‘thalers’ were minted, each with a standardised weight – 29.2 g. These coins were widely used across the European continent and eventually found its way to the New World – America.

Following the American Revolution, in 1972 the newly formed US Congress instated the ‘thaler’ as the official currency, although at a slightly lighter weight – 27.0 g. This was done as a method of standardisation, following the corrupt ‘continental bill’ system.

Although still closely tied to the price of silver and gold, the US dollar has developed as a currency spawning a multitude of coins and notes. Today, the currency is controlled by the Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, established in 1913.

The USD is the world’s foremost reserve currency, held by numerous countries as part of their foreign exchange reserves. It also makes up one-half of seven of the world’s Forex pairs.

What’s the story behind the Japanese yen?

Introduced to Japan in the New Currency Act of 1871 by the Meiji government, the yen is the official currency of Japan. The name means ‘circle’, and the currency was introduced to create a standardised measurement of currency for the nation after the Edo Period system.

In doing so, Japan began to use the gold standard measurement used across Europe, as the new yen was tied to the weight of gold – 1.5 g – and silver – 24.26 g. To regulate and mint the newly introduced currency, the Bank of Japan was founded.

Over its history, the yen has seen periods of appreciation and depreciation. One significant period occurred after the second world war, the yen experienced a significant downturn and introduced a fixed exchange rate. By 1971, the currency had risen in value and was allowed to float.

Although it continues to be floated today, the currency is considered to be controlled, with strict government currency intervention. As of 2018, the Japanese yen is the third most traded currency in the world and acts as an anchor or reserve currency, after the USD, EUR and GBP.

What influences the USD/JPY pair?

The USD/JPY pair is greatly influenced by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bank of Japan (BoJ). Actions taken by either of these institutions can cause a rise or fall in the rate, this can include announcements of new interest rates, monetary policies or new legislation.

The pair also reacts to government and political actions, such as the threat of an American-Chinese trade war in 2017, which caused a decline for the USD. Other world currency pairs can also affect its rate, such as the USD/CHF and USD/CAD.

How to trade the USD/JPY pair?

Follow Capital.com to keep up-to-date on the latest fluctuations of the USD/JPY share price. Get the most current USD/JPY to help you trade on one of the world’s most liquid currency pairs.

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08:44, 18 March 2024

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12:42, 15 March 2024

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10:18, 14 March 2024

China’s National People’s Congress: The markets have again been left wanting more

China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) is underway, and the markets have so far been disappointed by what’s been delivered by the country’s central government. We look at some of the significant takeaways from the event, discuss China’s current economic conditions, and analyse the China A50.

08:23, 8 March 2024
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Central Banks: which one will cut first?

Central banks dominate the calendar in March and markets try to anticipate which one will be the first one to cut

13:14, 6 March 2024

Nvidia (NVDA) confronts high expectations for Q4 results

Nvidia is arguably the hottest company on the planet. The company reports its Q4 results after the closing bell on Wednesday, the 21st of February. We preview what to expect from Nvidia’s earnings and analyse the technicals of its stock price.

12:13, 20 February 2024

UK Bank Earnings: What to expect from Lloyds, Barclays and HSBC?

UK banks will be in the spotlight in the week ahead as the European earnings season continues

16:38, 16 February 2024

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