Monday, July 30, 2007

Yen May Extend Decline Against Euro, Dollar as Stock Rally Encourages Risk

(Bloomberg) -- The yen may extend its decline
against the euro and dollar as a rebound in U.S. stocks might
restore investors' confidence to buy higher-yielding assets
funded by loans in Japan.

The Japanese currency dropped yesterday as rising U.S.
equities encouraged investors to resume the so-called carry
trade. Japan's yen has gained against all 16 major currencies
tracked by Bloomberg this month amid concern over subprime losses
and credit risks.


Read more at Bloomberg Currencies News

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