yen
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The dollar’s momentum against the yen clearly turned lower on Tuesday, completing a three-day bearish reversal pattern known as an “evening star,” the senior market analyst says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The ministry of finance is scheduled to auction about 700 billion yen of 20-year JGBs on Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
The greenback rose 0.2% to 158.87 yen and strengthened 0.25% to 1,428.00 won.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
The ceasefire also led to a sharp drop in the dollar, which had become a safe-haven while the war raged, with the yen, euro and pound all strengthening.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Three men suddenly accosted them, asking loudly all at once if they wanted to sell their rations for yen.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
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