Traders worry that Japan's central bank is behind the curve on raising interest rates.
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The value of Japan's currency just hit its weakest level against the dollar since 1986.
Why it matters: A few market forces are colliding here: higher energy prices from the Iran war, concerns that Japan's central bank is behind the curve on raising interest rates and pressure from a stronger U.S. dollar.
By the numbers: 100 yen now gets you only 62 cents — the lowest level since late 1986.
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