news Scmp World 2026-07-09

Yen Weakness Puzzles Investors Despite Positive Economic Indicators

Global investors are expressing bearish sentiment towards the Japanese yen, despite recent interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan and rising wages. The yen's current weakness defies expectations based on economic data.

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