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Azumi: Yen speculation intensifies, will act firmly
* Dlr/yen near record low, investors wary of intervention. * Speculation strengthening due to U.S. low rates -Azumi. * Concerned if yen moves reflecting economic fundamentals. Japanese Finance Minister Jun Azumi turned up the heat on the currency market on Friday, saying speculative yen buying has gathered pace since last week and repeating his mantra that he was ready to act decisively to counter "one-sided" moves. The yen crept back near record highs against the dollar after the Federal Reserve said last week it was likely to keep interest rates near zero at least until late 2014, pressuring the U.S. currency. ... (full story)