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USD/JPY eases back as Nikkei closes day -0.59%

Nikkei gaps down at open, drops to 18,586.84 before returning to 18,732.66. Close 18,703.60, still down 111.56 points or 0.59% on day. USD/JPY boosts from 119.49 low earlier to 119.78 before easing back. Bids from 119.50…

By Meredith J C Warren
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  • Nikkei gaps down at open, drops to 18,586.84 before returning to 18,732.66.

  • Close 18,703.60, still down 111.56 points or 0.59% on day.

  • USD/JPY boosts from 119.49 low earlier to 119.78 before easing back.

  • Bids from 119.50 supports.

  • Japanese importers/macro funds behind bids, offers 120.00+, exporters/options.

 

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