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Published on 7/24/2008 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: JPMorgan prices $2.5 million bearish buffered return enhanced notes linked to currency basket

By Angela McDaniels

Tacoma, Wash., July 24 - JPMorgan Chase & Co. priced $2.5 million of 0% bearish buffered return enhanced notes due July 28, 2011 linked to a basket of currencies, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The basket includes the Japanese yen, British pound sterling, euro and Swiss franc, equally weighted.

If the basket weakens relative to the dollar, the payout at maturity will be par plus 2% for every 1% depreciation. If the basket strengthens relative to the dollar by 20% or less, the payout will be par. Investors will lose 1% for every 1% appreciation of the basket beyond 20%.

J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. is the agent.

Issuer:JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Issue:Bearish buffered return enhanced notes
Underlying currencies:Japanese yen, British pound sterling, euro and Swiss franc
Amount:$2.5 million
Maturity:July 28, 2011
Coupon:0%
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par plus 2% for every 1% that the basket depreciates relative to the dollar; par if basket appreciates by 20% or less; 1% loss for every 1% appreciation beyond 20%
Pricing date:July 22
Settlement date:July 25
Agent:J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.
Fees:5%, including 2.5% for selling concessions

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