Fast Retailing shares declined after raising profit forecasts for the year. The Uniqlo owner cited concerns that a weak yen could impact domestic business. Strong demand in key markets supported recent financial results. Investors may be booking profits after a significant stock rally. The company anticipates the depreciating yen will affect its fourth-quarter performance.

TOKYO, July 9 : The Japanese owner of clothing brand Uniqlo said on Thursday that quarterly profit rose 45.7 per cent, as it weathered the impact on supply chains and logistics…

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