The Japanese yen fell past 161 against the U.S
A drop past 161.96 against the greenback would push the yen to its lowest level since 1986
Jun 19, 2026
12:50 pm
What's the storyThe Japanese yen has plummeted sharply against the US dollar, crossing the 161 mark and nearing a four-decade low.
The decline has reignited speculation that Tokyo may intervene again to stabilize its currency.
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Dollar/Japanese yen: 159.96 Japanese yen per dollar (0.0063 dollar per Japanese yen)
