The yen rose to the highest level in eight months versus the dollar on speculation Japan won’t intervene to stem gains in the currency and exporters repatriated profits. The Yen climbed as senior officials again made clear they were not considering intervention to stem the rise at this point. The Nikkei shed 2.4% in morning trade to hit a two-month low and briefly fell below the 10,000 line. Dollar-yen currently at 89.42/45 and Nikkei 225 at 10,000-41 down on the day 265.57 (2.59%)