BBC News - Yen dips as Yoshihiko Noda proposes snap elections - 0 views
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It fell as low as 80.83 yen
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Yuuji Mitsuta on 20 Nov 12Depreciation
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Meanwhile, policymakers have found it increasingly tough to boost domestic consumption, as they continue to fight deflation or falling consumer prices, which tend to make customers put off their purchases in hope of a better deal down the road.
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needed to set an inflation target of 3% instead of its current 1% goal to help revive growth in the economy.
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Japan's exports, one of the biggest drivers of growth, have been hurt by a slowdown in key markets such as the US and Europe.