The Japanese yen is at a 40-year low. Here’s why that matters
Published on: Wednesday 01 July 2026
The Japanese yen has dropped to a 40-year low against the US dollar, putting investors on watch for potential government intervention by Japan that could ripple through US stocks, the Treasury market and the broader global economy.
News source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/the-japanese-yen-is-at-a-40-year-low-here-s-why-that-matters/ar-AA271ocX
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