Sunday, July 1, 2007

Yen Trades Near Record Low Versus Euro After Bank of Japan Tankan Survey

(Bloomberg) -- The yen traded near a record low
versus the euro after a Bank of Japan quarterly Tankan survey,
which showed confidence among Japan's largest manufacturers
stayed close to a two-year high.

The yen declined to a record low against the euro and a 4
1/2-year low versus the dollar last month as reports showed
industrial production fell for a third month and consumer prices
unexpectedly dropped in May. Japan's key interest rate of 0.5
percent is the least of any major economy.


Read more at Bloomberg Currencies News

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