Softer equity tones as JPY appreciates again 18 Aug

  • 3 1/2 month lows
  • high 19543.13
  • low 19433.09
  • Topix -1.08% at 1597.36
  • USDJPY 109.34 trying to make its mind up.

Offers/res between 109.50-60. Demand/bids now at 109.20-25 and 109.00

In Australia the S&P/ASX200 closes down -0.51% at 5749.60