the yen

noun

technical
: the value of the yen compared with the value of the money of other countries
The yen fell against the U.S. dollar.

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Treasuries, the yen, the Swiss franc and gold have come under pressure, while the dollar has rallied. Ruth Carson, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026 Right on cue, the yen fell another 1% against the dollar yesterday. Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026 With the yen at a historic low, trips to what has historically been a big-budget destination are becoming much more affordable for travelers, including from the US, UK and Europe. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 14 Feb. 2026 What also makes the current level of valuation a bit fragile is the yen, Angrick added. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the yen

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“The yen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20yen. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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