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15 Oct 2014 02:09GMT
USD/JPY - ..... Earlier Japanese Economics Minister Akira Amari said today the gov't is not pursuing a policy to intentionally weaken the yen.
Amari, speaking in parliament, said it is necessary to monitor any negative impact from rising import prices.
Some cited his comments may have contributed to dlr's intra-day retreat from 107.41.
The greenback swung from gain to loss in volatile Tokyo trading on Wed as various comments from Japan officials have confused traders.
Despite climbing in Australia after touching a fresh 1-month low of 106.67 in Europe yesterday due to cross-buying of yen, anticipated rebound in the Nikkei prompted short covering, dlr easily penetrated NY high of 107.12 n rallied to intra-day high of 107.41 ahead of Tokyo open after tripping stops above 107.30. Present retreat on renewed cross-buying of yen possibly after Japan's Economy minister Amari's comment suggests choppy sideways trading is in store.
Offers are noted at 107.30/40 n more at 107.55/60 would stops touted above there. Initial bids have been raised to 107.05-00 n more below should keep dlr trading above said yesterday's low. Therefore, with the Nikkei now in positive territory after recent losing streak, buying dlr on dips is favoured.
Earlier, BoJ senior official said 'BoJ's QE has caused rates to fall, making it easier for banks to increase lending; increase in money stock helps support demand for funding, supports overall economy.'
'no comment on specific FX levels;
in general, weak yen is positive for exports and companies operating globally; weak yen can be negative for some small firms and importers;
weak yen can put pressure on real household incomes;
BoJ gov Kuroda thinks that as long as FX moves in line with fundamentals, weak yen is positive.'
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