Japan's aging 'Mrs. Watanabe' could mean turbulent future for yen

Contrarian retail investors serve as check on volatility in exchange rates

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The yen weakened to a level not seen in more than 37 years in July of this year. (Source photos by Nikkei)

TAKAHISA TAMURA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese retail investors who have mastered the art of forex trading -- collectively known as "Mrs. Watanabe" -- are getting old, with more than half in their 50s.

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