TOKYO: The yen dropped on Monday as traders positioned for a rally in Japanese shares after Tokyo won its bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympics, while Asian shares look set to gain after mildly upbeat Chinese trade data underscored signs of stability in the world's second-biggest economy.
The dollar was steady after plunging against a basket of currencies on Friday following a disappointing jobs report.
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