The haven yen has surged amid untampered risk-off sentiment in global equity markets. Financial and energy stocks led sharp declines in Japan, Australia and other Asia-Pacific markets that aren't closed for the Lunar New Year celebrations. Japan's Nikkei 225 closed with a 5.4% loss, and Australia's ASX with a 2.9% decline. Oil prices and other commodities saw relatively steady trade, though this followed steep declines yesterday. USD-JPY dove to a 15-month low of 114.20, since recouping to the low 115s but still remaining 0.6% down on the day, as London traders take to their seats.
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