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Yen weakens broadly in Asian session, albeit in a subdued market environment due to Japan's holiday. Despite this, the selloff in the Japanese currency remains relatively contained, with traders vigilant of market intervention by Japan. While 160 level against Dollar is currently considered a floor for Yen, uncertainty persists regarding Japan's desired exchange rate, which they officially said it's not targeted. Nevertheless, absent further actions by the authority, the range for Yen consolidation appears to be nearly established.
Activity in global financial markets remain generally subdued due to the extended Easter holiday in many regions. Nevertheless, Japan's markets kicked off the new fiscal year on a tumultuous note, with Nikkei index having a sharp sell-off. Analysts have largely dismissed the latest quarterly Tankan survey as the catalyst for this downturn. Instead, the sell-off could be attributed to institutional investors engaging in profit-booking activities typical of the financial year's commencement. Meanwhile, Yen remained relatively stable, showing little reaction and maintaining a very tight range amid the market activity.