TOKYO: The dollar hit a fresh seven-year high above 115 yen on Thursday in Asia, following upbeat US jobs data and a Republican sweep in US midterm elections that fuelled hopes for pro-business policies.

In Tokyo midday trading, the greenback rose to 115.24 yen, well up from 114.69 yen in New York Wednesday and at levels last seen in late 2007.

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