Yen dives as G7 supports stimulus measures

Posted On: May 13, 2013
The monetary unit of Japan declined against the U.S. dollar on Monday on foreign exchange markets after finance officials with the Group of Seven nations did not criticize the nation for its aggressive monetary stimulus activity, Reuters reports. [More]

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Yen drops to 4-plus year low against dollar

Posted On: May 10, 2013
The monetary unit of Japan slumped to its lowest level in more than four years against the U.S. dollar on foreign exchange markets after official economic data noted investors in the Pacific Rim nation enhanced ownership of international bonds, Bloomberg reports. [More]

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Yen marks three straight days of losses against dollar

Posted On: May 06, 2013
The monetary unit of Japan lost value for the third consecutive trading session against the U.S. dollar on Monday on foreign exchange markets as strong U.S. labor market data watered down demand for the currency of the Pacific Rim nation, according to Bloomberg. [More]

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Yen marks second straight day of gains against greenback

Posted On: April 26, 2013
The monetary unit of Japan achieved a second consecutive trading session of gains on Friday on foreign exchange markets after the central bank of the Pacific Rim nation adhered to its commitment to double the size of its monetary base as part of the drive to comply with its inflation target, according to Bloomberg. [More]

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Yen climbs following three straight days of losses

Posted On: April 25, 2013
The monetary unit of Japan advanced on Thursday on foreign exchange markets against the world's reserve currency, reversing three consecutive trading sessions of losses, according to Bloomberg. [More]

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Yen continues losing value on foreign exchange markets

Posted On: April 24, 2013
The monetary unit of Japan slumped on Wednesday on foreign exchange markets amid speculation that worldwide central banks will continue moving forward with stimulus programs to spur the economies they support, according to Bloomberg. [More]

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Yen dives against most rivals as Japan set to continue stimulus

Posted On: April 22, 2013
The monetary unit of Japan lost value against the U.S. dollar on Monday on foreign exchange markets after the chief of the central bank of Japan said he is empowered to advance efforts to combat inflation, according to Bloomberg. [More]

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Yen dives for fourth straight day

Posted On: April 19, 2013
The Japanese yen dove for a fourth consecutive trading session on Friday on foreign exchange markets after the finance minister of the Pacific Rim nation said Group of 20 nations did not resist monetary stimulus policies, according to Bloomberg. [More]

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Yen, safe-haven currencies pinched by strong Spanish bond auction

Posted On: April 18, 2013
The Japanese yen slumped on Thursday on foreign exchange markets as interest rates in Spain dropped following a bond auction, according to Bloomberg. [More]

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Yen slumps for second straight session against dollar

Posted On: April 17, 2013
The monetary unit of Japan dropped in value for a second consecutive trading session on Wednesday against the U.S. dollar on foreign exchange markets in advance of this week's Group of 20 meeting that will consider the Pacific Rim nation's aggressive stimulus measures since late last year, according to Bloomberg. [More]

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