Yen rises against its peers on increased safety demand

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Source: Bloomberg
The Japanese Yen appreciated against most of 16 major counterparts this week due to Asian stocks' decline and discouraging global economic data that increased demand for safe haven assets. The Yen set for its biggest 5-day strengthening versus the U.S. Dollar in three months as reports showed U.S. unemployment claims rose while the latest reading of manufacturing in Europe and China indicated contraction.  
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