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The Japanese yen has fallen to its weakest level against the US dollar in 40 years.

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Japanese government,Federal Reserve
What
The Japanese yen has fallen to its weakest level against the US dollar in 40 years.
When
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 03:30:48 GMT · 1h 21m ago
Where
Japan ·
Why
The slump is driven by a hawkish Federal Reserve and a widening interest-rate gap.
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The yen's historic slump raises fears of potential government intervention in Japan. The widening interest-rate gap between Japan and the US is a key factor contributing to the currency's decline.

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