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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Since taking the helm on October 1, Ishiba’s approval rating has fallen almost as rapidly as the yen.
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William Pesek, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
In Asia, Japan’s benchmark index surged as the yen remained weak against the dollar.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 28 Dec. 2024
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 jumped 2.6% as the yen tumbled against the dollar, making its exports cheaper.
—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
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William Pesek, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
In Asia, Japan’s benchmark index surged as the yen remained weak against the dollar.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 28 Dec. 2024
In Japan, the Nikkei 225 jumped 2.6% as the yen tumbled against the dollar, making its exports cheaper.
—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
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“The yen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20yen. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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