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Yen Hits New High since Sep 2024; JPY100/ HKD Stands at 5.52.
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The Japanese yen busted above the key psychological level of 140 against the U.S. dollar, on the back of heightened demand for the safe-haven currency amid escalating tariff risks and threats to the Fed’s independence.

USD/ JPY peaked at 139.88, its strongest level since September 2024, and last went up 0.6% at 140.09. JPY100/ HKD last stood at 5.52.

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