Yen carry trades lose ground to franc as Japan, Swiss rates converge

Pressure on Japanese currency wanes as investors eye further easing in Switzerland

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The yen has been a popular option for carry trades due to low interest rates in Japan. © Reuters

AOI IIDA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Investors are increasingly turning to the franc for carry trades amid speculation that the Swiss policy rate could be headed below Japan's, a trend that could ease selling pressure on the yen.

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