Citigroup Inc.
June 18, 2026
An Analysis Of The EUR/JPY Price Formation Mechanism
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This report analyzes the price formation mechanism of the EUR/JPY pair using a two-tiered model, concluding that it is significantly influenced by Japanese equity performance and risk preferences. The pair appears overvalued and potentially more vulnerable to risk asset corrections than USD/JPY.
Key Takeaways
- 1.EUR/JPY price formation is more strongly influenced by Japanese equities and market risk preferences than the USD/JPY.
- 2.The EUR/JPY pair currently appears overvalued based on the two-tiered regression model.
- 3.EUR/JPY is becoming increasingly vulnerable to corrections in risk assets compared to USD/JPY.
Table of Contents
- Limits and effectiveness of model analysis
- Two-tiered (double decker) model for EURJPY
- Observation of lower tier (base structure)
- Observation of the upper tier (superstructure)
- Risks preferences and JPY
- Graphs of independent variables
- Appendix A-1
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Authors
Osamu TakashimaDaniel TobonBrian Levine
Securities
EURJPYTPX
Themes
Quantitative ModelingRisk Sentiment
Regions
EuropeJapanGermany
