Forex: USD/JPY hits daily lows

FXstreet.com (Córdoba) - The US dollar fell to a fresh daily low versus the yen at the beginning of the New York session as risk appetite tempered. USD/JPY retreated from the 99.80 area back to 99.10 and it is currently trading around 99.35/40 where it is 0.4% below its opening price.

USD/JPY started an impressive rally after the BoJ announced new easing measures last week, but as the cross approaches to the critical 100.00 hurdle, the pace of advance has declined, confining the pair to a phase of consolidation. The high so far has been 99.86, scored late Wednesday American session.

Apr 11, 2013

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