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Koji Fukaya
For Koji Fukaya's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Jul 10, 2002
Dollar's weakening trend set to continue
The dollar's weak trend was corrected last week, with the currency bouncing back particularly against the euro.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Jun 12, 2002
Exchange rate factors now in state of flux
First-quarter gross domestic product figures were released last week, but there was no major market reaction as the results were no surprise.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
May 15, 2002
Is yen any safer than roller-coaster dollar?
Restless trading is continuing on the currency market, keeping the dollar on its recent roller-coaster ride.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Apr 11, 2002
Middle East tensions keep heat on dollar
The dollar remains under downward pressure amid fears over heightened tensions in the Middle East and a runup in crude oil prices.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Mar 13, 2002
Deflation package a salve to market's woes
The government's package of measures to fight deflation has helped underpin the falling stock market.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Feb 7, 2002
Japan outlook still dim as U.S. finds footing
U.S. industrial production capacity has been brought more in line with demand, brightening economic prospects.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Dec 28, 2001
Yen faces months of downward pressure
Amid concern over the beleaguered Japanese economy, the dollar has reclaimed 131 yen, a level unseen since Oc- tober 1998.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Nov 29, 2001
Speculation favors strong dollar, weak yen
The yen has come under fresh selling pressure amid speculation that both Tokyo and Washington are opting for a stronger dollar.
BUSINESS / ON THE FRONT LINE
Oct 31, 2001
Dollar could ride out rash of negative data
Although hopes for an early U.S. economic recovery are receding, the dollar seems likely to hold firm against the yen for the time being.
BUSINESS
Jun 7, 2001
Yen rise tied to reform optimism, euro fall
Optimism abounds over the structural reforms advocated by Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi.
BUSINESS
May 10, 2001
Dollar down as investors switch to equities
Triggering the dollar's fall in recent weeks was a switch in the global investment flow back into equities.
BUSINESS
Apr 11, 2001
Downtrend now may be in cards for dollar
The dollar has taken a breather, giving up much of its recent gains against the yen and euro.
BUSINESS
Mar 9, 2001
Yen's fate rests with government policy
As far as underlying economic fundamentals are concerned, the euro now appears to be in better shape than the dollar and the yen.
BUSINESS
Jan 11, 2001
Fed rate cut optimism replaced by gloom
Initial optimism regarding the effects of interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve has turned sour.
BUSINESS
Dec 6, 2000
Last thing bear market needs is falling yen
The yen has come under fresh downward pressure, mirroring a shift in sentiment about economic and corporate earnings prospects in Japan.
BUSINESS
Sep 7, 2000
Economic, corporate earnings support yen
The yen is supported by favorable economic and corporate earnings prospects.
BUSINESS
Aug 10, 2000
Lasting decline likely in the offing for yen
With selloffs of Japanese stocks by foreign investors weighing heavily on its value, the yen has given up much of its recent gains against the dollar.
BUSINESS
Jul 7, 2000
Dollar-selling pressure looms at end of half
The Bank of Japan's quarterly survey on business sentiment should have given the central bank fresh evidence of an economic recovery and justification for ending its "zero-interest-rate" policy.
BUSINESS
Jun 9, 2000
Near-term factors point to stronger yen
Calm has returned to U.S. financial markets, with fears of credit-tightening by the Federal Reserve fading.
BUSINESS
May 12, 2000
Dull markets spell slow recovery for yen
The yen opened the new fiscal year on a lower note last month, replaying its weak showing in January. It could take time to turn higher.

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