Japanese Yen Nears 18-Month Low Amid Election Speculation; South Korean Won Pulls Back Despite U.S. Official Support
Asian currency markets exhibited limited movement Thursday, with the Japanese yen hovering near its lowest in a year and a half amid speculation over a potential snap election. Meanwhile, the South Korean won gave back some of its recent gains following U.S. Treasury remarks supporting the currency. The U.S. dollar remained steady near recent highs…