Yen jumps after panel calls for Bank of Japan course change

Market watches for signals from possible BOJ deputy governor candidate

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The currency market will weigh forthcoming Bank of Japan nominees' past statements on monetary policy. © Reuters

HIROFUMI HASEBE, NQN staff writer

TOKYO -- The yen staged a brief rally on Monday after an independent group of policy advisers, including a rumored candidate to become a deputy governor at the Bank of Japan, called for changes to the BOJ's ultraloose monetary policy.

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