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- Arthur Hayes proposes a new thesis where Japan could strengthen the yen by utilizing the Federal Reserve's FIMA Repo Facility, rather than aggressive Bank of Japan tightening.
- This strategy would involve Japan exchanging US Treasury securities for dollars, which they would then sell for yen, potentially injecting dollar liquidity into the market.
- However, the FIMA facility is currently unused, and Hayes's scenario hinges on significant policy changes by the Federal Reserve and substantial, persistent usage by Japan.
Topics: Asset types, Jurisdictions, Market cycles macro sensitivity, Financial instruments, Cross jurisdictional policy, Interest rate sensitivity
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