The yen has gained ground against the dollar in recent days, but the long-range direction of its value remains unchanged -- downward.
Given the Bank of Japan's ultraeasy money policy, the yen's unchecked rise appears unlikely.
Domestic investors are opting for foreign securities, spurning low-yielding Japanese financial instruments.
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