*Oct13 Dollar-yen open Y112.28, range...>

YEN SUMMARY: *Oct13 Dollar-yen open Y112.28, range Y112.02 to Y112.31

*Dollar-yen opened at Y112.28 toward the middle of yesterday's Y112.13 to

Y112.52 range, where softer UST yields and weaker US equities underpinned the

yen.

*For the most part, Asia investors were largely side-lined ahead of key-economic

data from the US today

*A mildly softer dollar theme across the board saw the rate move lower from

Y112.31 to Y112.02. Reports of local corporate demand provided a cushion and

recoveries were held to Y112.19. Heading toward the opening of European markets

the pair trades at Y112.15

*Large option expiries for today include; Y112.50($579mn), Y112.60($1.55bn),

Y112.65-70($660mn) and Y113.00($1.19bn)

*Support is seen at Y111.96/82, the level holds 38.2% fib retracement on

Y109.56-Y113.44 and 200-dma, while Asia's high of Y112.31 provides initial

resistance, a break to expose Y112.52 (Oct12 high)

*US CPI and Retail Sales provide the risk hurdles for the session ahead