Yen advances, treasuries rise as Fed move nears: Markets Wrap




The yen continued to strengthen against the dollar, and falling Treasury yields sparked a broader rally in emerging-market currencies across Asia, following new data that supported expectations for a Federal Reserve policy easing.

Regional stocks showed mixed movements, with the yen’s climb to about 141 per dollar putting pressure on Japan’s export-focused economy. Meanwhile, shares in Australia and South Korea increased, buoyed by a fourth consecutive day of gains on Wall Street.

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