Softer equity tones as USDJPY falls back 24 Aug

  • 3 1/2 month lows for the Nikkei
  • steelmakers hit
  • high 19428.55
  • low 19351.92
  • Topix -0.49% at 1592.20
  • USDJPY steady around 109.15 for the moment

Expect offers/res at 109.30 then larger between 109.50-60 again. Demand/bids nearby into 109.00 and larger at 108.80 still.

In Australia the S&P/ASX200 closes up +0.05% at 5739.90