Tag: japan
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Yen up after attacks in Germany, Turkey, stocks steady on Yellen comments
The safe-haven Japanese yen was up in early Asian trade on Monday after attacks in Germany and Turkey spooked investors, while regional stocks were steady as financial markets pondered upbeat comments from the Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen. Traders were also looking ahead to the Bank of Japan's rates decision later in the day, and…
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Wall Street rallies for third day as Brexit bruises fade
In the wake of the referendum, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said on Thursday that the central bank would probably need to pump more stimulus into Britain's economy over the summer. “We’re reversing the 'Brexit' as it becomes evident that it was more of a political vote and decision than an economic decision,” said…
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Yen spikes to 18-month peak, Amazon softens Apple blow
The yen surged to an 18-month peak on Friday as investors wagered the Bank of Japan might be done adding fresh stimulus to the economy, hurting prospects for Japanese exporters with a move that rippled through share markets across the Asian region. Perhaps taking advantage of Japan's absence for a holiday, speculators smashed through the…