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Japanese Stocks Slip on Strong Yen
New York Times The Nikkei Stock Average in Tokyo slid 1.8 percent to close at 9350.95. Export shares were punished by the higher yen, which makes Japanese products more expensive overseas. Yamaha Motor plunged 6.9 percent. Ricoh, the copier maker, lost 5.7 percent. Japan Stocks Fall; Australia Bond Yields Decline Japanese Stocks Fall; Australian Bond Yields Decline Tokyo Shares End Sharply Down On Yen Rise, Weak Corp Forecasts |