The yen retreated from a seven-week high against the dollar and euro on Wednesday, pushed back after economic growth in Australia supported the case for an early rise in rates and powered the Australian dollar higher. >>

* Yen backs off highs vs dollar and euro

* Aussie gains after Q2 GDP as rate hike expectations rise

* Shanghai shares up, but most other regional stocks fall

The euro pared some losses against the dollar on Monday after euro zone industrial orders came in much higher than expected. >>

Canada's dollar rose to its highest level in over two weeks versus the U.S. currency on Monday after domestic retail sales data topped expectations. >>

* C$ hits highest level since Aug. 6.

 * Canada retail sales top expectations

 * Bond prices mostly flat