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Japanese automakers vulnerable to one-two punch of Iran war, yen rally
Japanese automakers vulnerable to one-two punch of Iran war, yen rally
TL;DR
- Japanese automakers like Toyota, Honda, and Nissan benefited from a weak yen in recent quarterly reports.
- Government intervention to strengthen the yen could negatively impact Japanese automakers by making exports more expensive or reducing the value of foreign profits.
- A 1% change in the yen can affect operating profit by roughly 2% for Japanese automakers.
- The ongoing Middle East conflict could cause supply chain disruptions and increase costs for automakers.
- Crucial shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea are vital for automakers relying on imported materials.
- Rising raw material costs, including naphtha, resins, memory chips, and industrial metals, are negatively impacting industry profitability.