Yen weakens and stocks fall amid Middle East tensions
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Financial markets
Tokyo, Middle East
July 24, 2026
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The yen approached 164 to the dollar. Brent crude oil futures rose above $100 per barrel due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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