Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Alls as US Stock Futures Decline, Stronger Yen Weighs

Yen hovers near 5-month low as cautious BOJ stance weighs | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch

The yen hovered near a five-month low to the dollar on Friday as the U.S. Federal Reserve’s hawkish messaging contrasted with the Bank of Japan’s cautious approach to further policy tightening.

Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average Alls as US Stock Futures Decline, Stronger Yen Weighs

TOKYO, June 12 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday, as a stronger yen prompted a sell-off of exporters, while declines of U.S. stock futures hurt sentiment.