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Japan's Aso: may respond to yen spikes as result of U.S. leadership race
EghtesadOnline: Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday that Japan will need to respond to currency market moves if results of the U.S. presidential election cause a sudden spike in the yen.
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An Asian investor's haven for U.S. elections: yen and a basket of arms
EghtesadOnline: No matter who wins the race for the White House, markets are betting on one truly safe investment, and that is the currency of a country with bleak economic prospects - Japan.
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Dollar slumps as tightening U.S. election race rattles nerves
EghtesadOnline: The dollar slumped on Wednesday as the U.S. presidential election increasingly looked too close to call, jangling investors' nerves and fuelling demand for perceived havens such…
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Dollar rises to three-month high vs. yen before pivotal U.S. GDP data
EghtesadOnline: The dollar advanced to a three-month high against the yen on Friday, on track for monthly gains against most major currencies as investors waited for U.S. third-quarter growth…
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Global stocks sag as bond 'bloodbath' shows no sign of letting up
EghtesadOnline: Stocks fell on Friday, curbed by the continued surge in global bond yields, while the dollar hit a three-month high against the yen as investors grew more confident that the Federal…
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Japan shares hit six-month top, U.S. dollar in demand
EghtesadOnline: Japanese shares hit a six-month top on Tuesday as the dollar advanced on the yen, while risk sentiment got a lift after factory surveys in the United States and Europe boasted…
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Dollar falls from 2-1/2 month high vs yen after weak China trade data
EghtesadOnline: The dollar pulled back from a 2-1/2 month high against the yen on Thursday after surprisingly weak Chinese trade data stirred fresh concern about the world's second-largest economy.
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Fed Rate Bets Boost Dollar, Damp Treasuries as Stocks Fluctuate
EghtesadOnline: The Federal Reserve is back in the financial-market spotlight, with strengthening speculation that an interest rate hike is imminent buoying the dollar for an eighth day against…
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Yen near one-month high, euro on defensive over European bank worries
EghtesadOnline: The yen flirted with one-month highs on Wednesday, recovering from losses following Tuesday's U.S. presidential debate, and the euro retreated on concerns over the health of the…
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Dollar sways versus yen and euro, U.S. presidential debate awaited
EghtesadOnline: The dollar wobbled against the yen and euro on Monday, cautiously held in a narrow range ahead of the impending first debate between U.S. presidential candidates that could determine…
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Yen recovers amid scepticism about BOJ's latest policy tweak
EghtesadOnline: The yen recovered from lows on Wednesday, with investors skeptical about whether the Bank of Japan latest measures will be enough to generate inflation, with many also cautious…
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BOJ rate surprise lifts world stocks ahead of Fed
EghtesadOnline: World stocks rose on Wednesday, led by a surge in bank shares, while the yen weakened after the Bank of Japan surprised markets by adopting a target for long-term interest rates.
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Japanese stocks, yen down as markets on edge before BOJ verdict
EghtesadOnline: Japanese stocks and the yen were down in a volatile session for Asian markets on Wednesday as investors nervously waited on the outcome of the Bank of Japan's policy meeting.
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Dollar/yen firm on BOJ policy speculation, risk aversion limits upside
EghtesadOnline: The dollar stood atop sizeable gains versus the yen early on Wednesday lifted by a report that the Bank of Japan is mulling further monetary easing steps, although investor risk…
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Asian stocks fall to six-week lows as bond rout intensifies
EghtesadOnline: Asian stocks fell to fresh six-week lows on Wednesday and the greenback stood strong against a broad swathe of currencies including the Japanese yen as concerns grew about the…
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Dollar nurses losses after Fed's Brainard quells September rate hike talk
EghtesadOnline: The dollar inched higher against the yen on Tuesday but remained below the previous day's high, having taken a hit after dovish comments from a Federal Reserve policymaker reduced…
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Yen keeps distance from one-month low after Kuroda comments, Aussie gains
EghtesadOnline: The yen kept some distance from a one-month low against the dollar on Tuesday after Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda held back from signaling further easing, acknowledging…
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Dollar dips vs yen after BOJ's Kuroda disappoints easing bets
EghtesadOnline: The dollar slipped against the yen on Monday, after the head of the Bank of Japan disappointed those investors who had expected a clear signal that monetary policy would be eased…
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Dollar/yen hits one-month high as investors reassess stance, reverse bets
EghtesadOnline: The dollar rose to a one-month high against the yen on Wednesday as investors reversed the bets they had made on speculation that the U.S. Federal Reserve would not hike interest…
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Japan top government spokesman Suga signals readiness to stem yen gains
EghtesadOnline: Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said on Tuesday the government is watching market moves carefully and is ready to respond "appropriately", when asked whether Tokyo…
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Dollar edges up, as investors wait on Fed, Jackson Hole
EghtesadOnline: The dollar edged up on Wednesday, moving off lows touched against the yen overnight, as markets looked to a gathering of global central bankers in Wyoming for clues on whether…
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Dollar dips vs yen, kiwi lifted by RBNZ's rate view
EghtesadOnline: The dollar dipped against the yen on Tuesday, while the New Zealand dollar rose after the nation's central bank chief said he did not see the need for a rapid succession of interest…
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Hold the lift! - Japan Inc's answer to the rising yen
EghtesadOnline: While previous bouts of strength in the yen have pushed Japanese manufacturers to shift production overseas, exporters are coping with the recent currency stresses by penny-pinching…
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Dollar on defensive, hits one-month low vs yen
EghtesadOnline: The dollar hit a one-month low against the yen on Tuesday, staying on the defensive after recent U.S. economic data were seen likely to limit the prospects of a near-term Fed…
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Stocks Hold Near One-Year High as Crude Rallies; Yen Strengthens
EghtesadOnline: Global stocks held near a one-year high as rising oil prices bolstered investor sentiment following disappointing data in the world’s three largest economies.
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Euro hits five-week high, yen up after stimulus announced
EghtesadOnline: The euro rose above $1.12 for the first time in more than a month on Tuesday while a cut in Australian interest rates failed to weaken the Australian dollar as the fallout of…
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Yen Traders Signal Risk Kuroda Falls Short as Volatility Jumps
EghtesadOnline: Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda has never been one to be swayed by market expectation. But this week, investors are leaving him very little room for maneuver.
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Yen hit by scale of reported fiscal plan, new bond talk
EghtesadOnline: Reports of a larger than previously expected fiscal stimulus plan for Japan had the yen back on the defensive on Wednesday, as investors bet the Bank of Japan (BOJ) would match…
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Nintendo posts first-quarter loss, delays launch of accessory for Pokemon GO
EghtesadOnline: Japan's Nintendo Co Ltd booked a quarterly operating loss on a sharply stronger yen and delayed the launch of an accessory for Pokemon GO, but hopes for long-term growth are running…
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Asia stocks settle near one-year highs on Japan stimulus
EghtesadOnline: Asian stocks settled near one-year highs on Wednesday while the safe-haven yen slumped after Japan's government announced a larger-than-expected economic stimulus package, which…