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Fumihiro Iinuma
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Mar 7, 2002
Yen's rebound may be short-lived affair
The yen has regained some of its recent losses against the dollar, but the upturn could soon run out of steam.
BUSINESS
Feb 1, 2002
Dollar poised to give back recent gains
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan sounded a somewhat optimistic note on economic prospects last week.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Dec 27, 2001
Dollar could find itself in yen's situation
The yen could remain under downward pressure for some time amid concern over economic and corporate earnings prospects in Japan.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Nov 28, 2001
U.S. set to rebound, not Japan
Investors have taken heart from recent U.S. economic reports that show a 7.1 percent rise in retail sales in October, the strongest surge on record, and a continued fall in the number of weekly jobless claims.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Oct 26, 2001
Uncertainty clouds future
The world financial community is looking for clues as to what will ensue from the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan.
BUSINESS
Sep 27, 2001
Will dollar fall from favor?
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan sounded a somewhat optimistic note on the prospects for the U.S. economy last week.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Aug 29, 2001
Fed set to slash interest rates once again
There appears a good chance the U.S. Federal Reserve will lower interest rates again at its Oct. 2 policy-setting committee meeting.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Aug 1, 2001
Poll victory not enough to convince market
Despite the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's victory in Sunday's Upper House election, the yen remains under downward pressure.
BUSINESS
Jun 6, 2001
Market turbulence will keep yen volatile
With the weak euro dragging down the dollar, the yen has gained strong upward momentum in recent weeks.
BUSINESS
May 9, 2001
Yen's rise unlikely to continue unchecked
The yen has gained ground against the dollar in recent days, but the long-range direction of its value remains unchanged -- downward.
BUSINESS
Apr 6, 2001
Factors favoring higher yen remain elusive
The yen could come under fresh selling pressure in the weeks ahead.
BUSINESS
Mar 8, 2001
Book-closing factor may clip dollar's wings
The yen could remain under downward pressure for some time amid growing worries about economic and stock market prospects in Japan.
BUSINESS
Feb 7, 2001
Neither yen nor dollar face uphill factors
Given the recent slew of data showing a sharp slowdown in the U.S. economy, a strong dollar rebound appears unlikely in the near term.
BUSINESS
Dec 29, 2000
Spring recovery may see the yen rebound
The dollar has climbed past the 114 yen level for the first time in a year and four months amid growing skepticism about Japan's economic recovery.
BUSINESS
Dec 1, 2000
Greenback surge surprises but may not last
The dollar has broken out of the 100-110 yen trading range after having stayed in a holding pattern for several weeks amid concern over political uncertainty in Japan and the United States.
BUSINESS
Aug 9, 2000
Downward push on yen likely to continue
Growing pessimism over the prospects for a Japanese economic recovery and fears of falling share prices sent the yen lower last month.
BUSINESS
Jul 6, 2000
Positive signs are few for bullish dollar
The dollar has moved within a narrow range in recent days, with the results of the general election going largely unheeded.
BUSINESS
Jun 8, 2000
Dollar to stay locked in 105-110 yen range
The dollar appears likely to remain locked in a relatively narrow 105-110 yen range through much of this month.
BUSINESS
May 11, 2000
Euro slump goes unabated
Financial markets around the world are focusing their attention on the euro. With the downtrend in its value continuing unabated, the single European currency has hit life-time lows repeatedly in recent weeks.
BUSINESS
Mar 9, 2000
Oversupply to stunt dollar's comeback
The dollar-yen rate is struggling to find direction.
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Taiwan lawmakers brawl over bills that would 'damage democracy'
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The mighty Mekong River's growing plastic problem
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Crime numbers rise in Japan for second straight year
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A year of Oscar wins and a quiet push for diversity
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