**Global Reserve Managers Exit Yen and Aussie: Record Sell-Off Signals Shift in Currency Outlook**
Global FX reserve managers sold significant amounts of Japanese yen and Australian dollars in Q1 2024, according to MUFG’s analysis of IMF COFER data reported by Justin Low (ForexLive). This marks the largest quarterly net sales of JPY and AUD on record, with proceeds largely redirected into US dollars—pushing the USD share to its highest since 2014. Euro holdings remained stable, while smaller gains were seen in CHF and CAD. These moves reflect evolving central bank strategies focused on yield, risk, and diversification amid a shifting macro landscape. Traders and policymakers should closely monitor these trends for future currency rotations.
