11.   Low Japanese rates hurt the yen by making yen-denominated deposits less attractive.

12.   Low rates hurt the yen by dimming the allure of yen-denominated deposits.

13.   Lower rates hurt the yen by making bank deposits denominated in the currency less attractive.

14.   Lower rates hurt the yen by making deposits and bonds denominated in it less attractive.

15.   Lower rates tend to hurt the yen by making deposits in Japan less attractive.

16.   Lower rates typically hurt the yen against other currencies.

17.   Military tension in the Koreas often hurts the yen because Japan is so near the peninsula.

18.   Military tension on the Korean peninsula often hurts the yen because Japan is so near the region.

19.   Military tension on the Korean peninsula often hurts the yen because Japan is geographically close to the region.

20.   Record-low interest rates in Japan hurt the yen by diminishing the allure of Japanese deposits.