TOKYO, July 2 : The dollar held tight ranges on Thursday as markets awaited key U.S. jobs data for clues on the rates outlook, while the yen's slide to 40-year lows against the greenback and thin trade ahead of a U.S. holiday kept traders on high alert for intervention.The dollar index, which measures the gre

The yen slumped to levels not seen since 1986 on Tuesday, stoking worries that direct intervention from Tokyo was around the corner, while the dollar backed away from 13-month…

The Japanese yen hit a 40-year low against the dollar, sparking intervention fears. Despite past efforts, the yen continues to weaken due to a significant interest rate gap.…