Japan blue chips warn of possible $1.7bn hit to profit from yen swings

Honda, Denso expect negative forex impacts, while Toyota, Olympus see net benefits

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The yen's recent volatility has prompted many companies to steer clear of assumptions that it will remain weak. © Reuters

MOMOKO IMAMURA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Major Japanese companies see exchange rate shifts denting operating profit by 266.7 billion yen ($1.7 billion) in fiscal 2024, a sharp downturn from the boost provided by the yen's weakness last fiscal year.

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