Thursday, July 12, 2007

Euro hits record high vs yen in pre-holiday trade

(Reuters) - The yen hit a record low versus the euro on Friday and suffered broadly as the continuing view that Japanese rates will rise slowly prompted investors to sell the low-yielding yen for assets in currencies offering higher yields.

The dollar hovered near an all-time low against the euro and a 26-year trough versus sterling as traders remained cool on the currency due to worries about the U.S. subprime mortgage sector.


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