Invesco CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed May 7, 2026.
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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed May 7, 2026
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-11-07.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-05-07.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakened during the first quarter of 2026, resulting in negative performance for the Fund, with broad U.S. dollar strength serving as the primary driver. While JPY is traditionally viewed as a safe‑haven currency, its appeal was limited by Japan’s relatively low interest rates and continued policy divergence. Prior to the escalation of the Iran conflict, markets largely expected the Federal Reserve to begin cutting rates later in 2026; however, renewed inflation concerns tied to higher energy prices shifted expectations toward a more hawkish Fed stance, reinforcing the dollar’s yield advantage. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan maintained a cautious and comparatively dovish approach, leaving rate differentials firmly in favor of the U.S. dollar and placing sustained pressure on the Yen over the quarter.
Current report
The Japanese Yen ended the first quarter of 2025 higher, largely thanks to US dollar (USD) weakness. Macroeconomic concerns ignited by shifting global tariff policies and mounting stagflation fears dented consumer, investor, as well as business sentiment in the US, leading to a sharp downturn in domestic financial markets. Moreover, the JPY is also gaining support from safe haven demand amid dissipating risk appetite, and expectations for rate hikes by the Bank of Japan, in contrast to rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
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Previous report
The Japanese Yen (JPY/USD) fell in the third quarter of 2025, erasing some of the gains in the first half of the year. The yen benefited from safe haven demand and a weakening U.S. dollar, while the Fed tilt to dovishness was also supportive from a rate differential perspective. However, this was outweighed by steady Japanese policy rates as the Bank of Japan (BoJ) continued to postpone rate hikes amid political instability and concerns around fiscal sustainability. Leadership changes at the end of the third quarter further delayed investor expectations for rate hikes.
Previous report
The Japanese Yen (JPY/USD) rallied significantly in the third quarter of 2024 supported by the surprise hike in Japanese rates in July, and the Fed first rate cut in September. The unexpected hike triggered a sharp unwind of U.S. dollar, Japanese yen carry trades (i.e., borrowing in the Japanese yen and investing it in a higher yielding asset like U.S. treasuries), which further supported the pair. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) also signaled the potential for more hikes to come which marked a pivotal shift from the central bank’s previous, unwavering commitment to its ultra-loose monetary policy. The U.S. dollar was further weighed down by the U.S. equity market downturn, reignited hard landing concerns, and growing uncertainty around the US election.
Previous report
The Japanese Yen (JPY/USD) posted gains year-to-date through the third quarter of 2025, though earlier strength was partially unwound by its retreat to end the period. The U.S. dollar was pressured by concerns around the Fed independence and dovishness, economic concerns, the growth of the USD debasement trade, and tariff-related uncertainty, but still managed to move higher in the third quarter. On the other hand, the yen benefited from strong safe haven demand and rate hike expectations by the BoJ for the first half of the year, but the momentum was derailed by fading conviction in rate hikes amid political instability and concerns around fiscal stability in Japan.
Previous report
Despite the strong rally in the third quarter of 2024, the Japanese yen (JPY/USD) still ended the first three quarters of 2024
Previous report
lower. The pair was heavily pressured in the first half of the year, with prices sliding to the weakest level against the U.S. dollar in over three decades as the BoJ stayed committed to its ultra-loose monetary policy, while the Fed kept on with its higher-for-longer rhetoric amid sticky U.S. inflation. However, the pair managed to make a strong comeback in the third quarter of 2024, erasing most of its previous losses, with the surprise Japanese rate hike in July boosting the yen, while the kickoff of the Fed’s easing cycle and other U.S. macro concerns pressured the dollar.
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Previous wording
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “outlook” and “estimate” and other similar words. Forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Various factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. These factors include fluctuations in the price of the Japanese Yen, as the value of the Shares relates directly to the value of the Japanese Yen held by the Trust and price fluctuations could materially adversely affect an investment in the Shares. Readers are urged to review the “Risk Factors” section contained in the Trust’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, together with the modified risk factor included in Item 1A of this report, for a description of other risks and uncertainties that may affect an investment in the Shares.
Current wording
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “outlook” and “estimate” and other similar words. Forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Various factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. These factors include fluctuations in the price of the Japanese Yen, as the value of the Shares relates directly to the value of the Japanese Yen held by the Trust and price fluctuations could materially adversely affect an investment in the Shares. Readers are urged to review the “Risk Factors” section contained in the Trust’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, for a description of other risks and uncertainties that may affect an investment in the Shares.
Previous wording
The financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements relies on estimates and assumptions that impact the Trust’s financial position and results of operations. These estimates and assumptions affect the Trust’s application of accounting policies. In addition, please refer to Note 3 to the financial statements of the Trust for further discussion of the Trust’s accounting policies and Item 7 – Management’s Discussions and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Estimates included in the Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the SEC on February 26, 2025.
Current wording
The financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements relies on estimates and assumptions that impact the Trust’s financial position and results of operations. These estimates and assumptions affect the Trust’s application of accounting policies. In addition, please refer to Note 3 to the financial statements of the Trust for further discussion of the Trust’s accounting policies and Item 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Estimates on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the SEC on March 2, 2026.
Previous wording
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, the Trust’s net comprehensive income (loss) was, in part, impacted by market volatility resulting from global tariff gyrations and mounting U.S. economic uncertainty for 2025, and expectations around the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) easing and heightened geopolitical concerns for both 2024 and 2025, which are considered to be unusual or infrequent events. Although the full and direct impact of global tariffs, U.S. economic concerns, Fed easing expectations and rising geopolitical tensions, on the Trust’s net comprehensive income (loss) during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, cannot be known, it is believed that they have each independently impacted the Closing Spot Rate, the interest rate paid by the Depository, and the global economy and markets generally, including the number of Shares created and redeemed by the Trust.
Current wording
During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Trust’s net comprehensive income (loss) was, in part, impacted by periods of market volatility associated with evolving global macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions, which are considered to be unusual or infrequent events. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, these conditions included heightened geopolitical tensions, ongoing trade and fiscal policy uncertainty, and shifting expectations regarding the pace and timing of monetary policy actions by central banks, including the Federal Reserve. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, contributors to market volatility included concerns surrounding global economic growth, inflation dynamics, and expectations related to potential changes in monetary policy. Although the full and direct impact of these conditions on the Trust’s net comprehensive income (loss) during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 cannot be known, it is believed that they may have independently affected the Closing Spot Rate, the interest rate paid by the Depository, and global economic and market conditions generally, including the number of Shares created and redeemed by the Trust.