Japanese yen hits 39-year low against the US dollar
UNVERIFIED·Primary source · Kyodo News
The yen fell to nearly 162 against the US dollar, a level not seen since 1986.
Market expectations of higher US interest rates and the interest rate gap between Japan and the US are driving the decline.
Concerns over import costs and fiscal health remain high.
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01 — What / Thesis
Japanese yen hits 39-year low against the US dollar
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02 — Who / Subject
Foreign exchange market
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03 — Where / Locus
New York, USA
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04 — When / Temporality
June 29, 2026
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