Yen firmer but near lows, Asian shares capped

The yen remained near recent lows on Tuesday, as attention turned to the appointment of a new Bank of Japan governor. Regional share markets held to tight ranges as the absence of catalysts and a holiday in the U.S. overnight capped demand. The yen, which has dropped 20 percent against the dol…

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Yen firmer but near lows, Asian shares capped