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Yen Rallies the Most in 7 Months on Safety Demand

The Japanese yen hit its highest levels in more than 4 weeks against the Dollar on Wednesday as an uncertain outlook for the global economy curbed investors' risk appetite. The JPY advanced versus the EUR as concern U.S. corporate earnings will drop led traders to cancel bets Japan's currency would weaken as the global economy recovered.

The Yen typically rises during times of financial turmoil because Japan's trade surplus means the nation doesn't have to rely on overseas lenders. Japan's currency has climbed as much as 5.5% to 70.96 versus the Australian dollar, the biggest intraday advance since Feb. 10, and appreciated as much as 5.3% to 11.16 versus the rand on speculation the weak U.S. earnings outlook and a drop in stocks will reduce demand for higher-yielding assets.

Current Time: 05/27 04:53 GMT

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