USD/JPY May Rise To More Than 2-Month High-Dealer

2310 GMT [Dow Jones] USD/JPY may rise to 2-and-half month high of 93.20 as some Japanese importers may rush to buy pair on Japan's fiscal-year end; Tokyo shares may track firm DJIA overnight, prompting investors to sell safe-haven JPY, says Shinkin Central Bank dealer Yasuo Nakayama. Tips USD/JPY support at 92.20 vs last 92.85. Meanwhile, EUR may rise slightly vs JPY if Australia retail sales for February, due 0030 GMT, come in better than expected; may lead to AUD/JPY-buying, pushing up other JPY-crosses like EUR. But says "the long-term euro outlook is uncertain. So even if the euro rises on solid Australian data, its gain may not last long." Retail sales median forecast +0.3% in February. Expects EUR/JPY may stay in 124.00-125.00 range vs last 124.57; EUR/USD in 1.3350-1.3480 band vs 1.3420. (miho.nakauchi@dowjones.com)