Thursday, June 14, 2007

Yen Heads for Weekly Loss Before Bank of Japan's Interest Rate Decision

(Bloomberg) -- The yen was headed for a weekly loss
against the dollar and euro on speculation Bank of Japan
Governor Toshihiko Fukui will signal today he plans to raise
interest rates gradually.

The yen traded near a 4 1/2 year low against the dollar as
the lowest borrowing costs in the industrialized world spur
investors to take out loans in Japan and buy higher-yielding
assets elsewhere. Fukui will speak today after policy makers
conclude a two-day meeting. All 43 economists surveyed by
Bloomberg forecast they will keep the benchmark rate at 0.5
percent.


Read more at Bloomberg Currencies News

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