Asia stocks hit record high after U.S. rally

(Reuters) - The yen plumbed a record low against the euro, still feeling the effects of comments from Japan's central bank governor on Friday that reduced expectations for a rise in interest rates in July.




The dollar stayed at a one-week low against the euro after the U.S. inflation report, underpinning spot gold , which rose to a 1-½ week peak above $656 an ounce, while oil held firm amid supply worries at a time of peak summer gasoline demand in the United States.


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