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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In Japan, the Nikkei 225 jumped 2.6% as the yen tumbled against the dollar, making its exports cheaper.
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
What’s striking is that, while not reaching the spikes of August, volatility in the yen/dollar has remained significantly elevated ever since.
—Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Regarding the Japanese economy more broadly, many investors are confused because the stock market is at record highs, but the yen is very weak.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 13 Oct. 2024
The won sank to its lowest since May 2023 against the yen, and was last down 2.2% at 1,043 won .
—Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
What’s striking is that, while not reaching the spikes of August, volatility in the yen/dollar has remained significantly elevated ever since.
—Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Regarding the Japanese economy more broadly, many investors are confused because the stock market is at record highs, but the yen is very weak.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 13 Oct. 2024
The won sank to its lowest since May 2023 against the yen, and was last down 2.2% at 1,043 won .
—Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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“The yen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20yen. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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