Asia AM Digest: FOMC Minutes Hurt USD, Boost S&P. JPY May Fall

Asia AM Digest: FOMC Minutes Hurt USD, Boost S&P. JPY May Fall

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The US Dollar fell as the S&P 500 rose after the FOMC meeting minutes showed that officials could be in no rush to raise rates later on. The anti-risk Yen could fall if Asian shares echo US gains.
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