JPY Daily News

Yen Drifts on Market's Slow Activity

The Yen drifted against the Dollar on Thursday, holding on to gains made the previous day as currency market remained quiet, unwilling to build positions ahead of earnings reports by major U.S. banks next week. The Yen was flat against the USD at 99.85 yen after rising about 0.8% on Wednesday. The Japanese currency fell as low as 101.45 on Monday to strike a 6-month peak. The Yen was also unchanged against the EUR, settling at 132.50.

Data on Thursday showed Japan's machinery orders, a leading indicator of corporate spending, unexpectedly rose in February, a rare positive sign as the country suffers its worst recession since World War Two. Traders said expectations of the stimulus package helped the Yen's rebound against the Dollar and the EUR but investors may refrain from pushing it higher past the 101 level.

Current Time: 05/27 00:52 GMT

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