Yen Ticks Down Amid Final Q1 GDP Data

Following the release of gross domestic product report for the final Q1 figure, the Japanese yen showed little weakness against major rivals in early Asian deals on Friday. As of now, the yen is worth 79.76 against the US dollar, 100.28 versus the euro, 83.52 against the Swiss franc and 123.85 versus the pound.

The Cabinet Office said that Japan's gross domestic product for final Q1 figure was up 1.2 percent on quarter and 4.7 percent on year.