P247 CJJFAX 247  Sat  9 Apr  00:45/43
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  The dollar took advantage of a yen  
  hit bz Thursday night's resignation 
  of the Japanese Prime Minister.     
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  At 1730, it was quoted at Y105.10,  
  and DM 1.7110 after 104.90 and      
  1.7180 at yesterday's London close. 
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  Sterling, meanwhile, was slightly   
  firmer against the dollar and mark  
  in relatively subdued dealings.     
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  £ Opg 80.0 1100 80.1 1400 80.1 Thy  
   0900 80.0 1200 80.1 1500 80.0 Cls  
   1000 80.1 1300 80.1  Cls 80.0 79.8 
 
  NY cls (Fri) $-£ 1.4763 $-DM 1.7120 
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