the yen
noun
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: 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.
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Ruth Carson, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Right on cue, the yen fell another 1% against the dollar yesterday.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 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
Stocks are poised to surge, with investors betting higher government spending will fuel growth, but Takaichi’s policies will likely weigh on Japanese bonds and the yen, analysts said.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Feb. 2026
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Ruth Carson, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Right on cue, the yen fell another 1% against the dollar yesterday.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 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
Stocks are poised to surge, with investors betting higher government spending will fuel growth, but Takaichi’s policies will likely weigh on Japanese bonds and the yen, analysts said.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Feb. 2026
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“The yen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20yen. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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