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Nikkei gains support USD/JPY but still heavy on 119

Nikkei 18,785.79 close, +200.59 pts, +1.08%, fresh 15-year high. Japanese exporter sales ahead of month-end, option-related sales on 119. Large vanilla option expirations at 119.50 (USD711 mln), 120.00 (605). Continued b…

By Meredith J C Warren
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  • Nikkei 18,785.79 close, +200.59 pts, +1.08%, fresh 15-year high.

  • Japanese exporter sales ahead of month-end, option-related sales on 119.

  • Large vanilla option expirations at 119.50 (USD711 mln), 120.00 (605).

  • Continued bids on dips still from Japanese investors, importers. 

 

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