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Japanese yen breaches 40-year low against dollar at 162.51
On July 6, 2026, the Japanese yen fell to 162.51 against the US dollar, breaching the Bank of Japan's 'line in the sand' for the first time in 40 years. This decline signifies ongoing challenges for the global economy, particularly the United States, as the yen's value impacts international financial markets.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 02:01 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 02:10 UTC
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