Yen Slides to 18 Month Low as Fiscal Concerns Lift Dollar Across Markets
The Japanese yen weakened sharply against the U.S. dollar, falling to its lowest level since mid 2024 as investors grew concerned about the outlook for Japan’s fiscal and monetary policy. The currency slid past 159 per dollar after reports suggested Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may consider calling an early general election, a move that markets […]