On the foreign exchange markets, the yen jumpedto a record high against the dollar on expectations that companies, insurers and investors will repatriate more cash to help pay for the costs of the massive quake and tsunami that slammed the countrys northeast on Friday.
The yen hit a high of around 76.30 per dollar in late New York trading, breaking the record of 79.70 in June 1995.Now Trading at* at 79.53 yen per dollar .