Suppose Bank of America holds assets denominated in yen of 150 million and liabilities denominated in yen of 90 million.They also have yen purchases of 70 million and yen sales of 50 million.When would Bank of America experience a loss in the currency market?

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Bank of America would experience a loss if the yen declines in value relative to the U.S. dollar because their net yen position (assets minus liabilities) would decrease in value when converted back to dollars.

Suppose Bank of America Holds Assets Denominated in Yen of 150