Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Yen Declines to Near Record Against Euro as BOJ Signals Rates to Stay Low

(Bloomberg) -- The yen fell to near a record low
against the euro and declined versus the dollar after minutes
from the Bank of Japan's May meeting said central bankers stuck
to a policy of raising interest rates ``gradually.''

Japan's currency also dropped to the weakest since September
1992 against the British pound and a two-decade low versus New
Zealand's dollar as fund managers increased investments using
borrowed yen in the so-called carry trade. Minutes from the Bank
of England added to speculation of an interest-rate increase as
soon as July, lifting the pound and adding to yen selling.


Read more at Bloomberg Currencies News

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