Tokyo, 25 June 2026 – The Japanese yen outperformed other major currencies even as it remained close to its weakest level in nearly four decades, highlighting a fragile but closely watched shift in foreign-exchange sentiment.
The yen’s relative strength came despite the currency hovering near levels last seen in 1986 against the US dollar. Traders continued to monitor whether Japanese authorities may step into the market to slow further depreciation, especially as the currency’s weakness raises pressure on households, importers and policymakers.
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