Japanese Yen Hits 40-Year Low Against US Dollar

The Japanese yen has fallen to its lowest level against the US dollar in 40 years, prompting concerns about its impact on daily life and potential intervention from Japanese authorities. The currency's depreciation has reached 162 yen to the dollar amid US interest rate concerns.

29 Jun, 14:09 — 30 Jun, 07:39

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Why this matters

The Japanese Yen's significant depreciation impacts Japan's economy, affecting import costs, corporate earnings, and household purchasing power. It also raises concerns about potential market interventions by Japanese authorities, which could have broader implications for global currency markets.

Key entitiesJapanese Yen US Dollar Japanese authorities Federal Reserve

The Story

What 8 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

The Japanese Yen has fallen to its lowest level against the US Dollar in approximately 39 to 40 years.
The yen traded around 162 per US dollar.
Japanese authorities are considering intervention in the currency market.

Key claims3 agreed · 1 unverified

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The yen traded at 162 yen to the dollar.

agreed·NHK Worldexpress-tribuneFTjapan-times

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The yen's current low is the weakest since 1986.

agreed·express-tribuneTimes of India

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The Federal Reserve's hawkish shift is contributing to the yen's weakening.

agreed·FTexpress-tribune

The yen broke through the ¥161.96-to-the-dollar mark after trading near that level for about a week.

unverified·japan-times

Where they diverge

Specific timeframe of the yen's low

NHK Worldexpress-tribune

39-year low

Times of Indianaftemporikichannel-news-asiaFTjapan-times+1 morebloomberg

40-year low

Coverage gaps

Analysis of the impact on daily life and rising import costs for businesses in Japan

ReportedNHK World

MissingTimes of Indianaftemporikiexpress-tribune+4

Historical context of the yen's previous movements at similar levels, specifically a strengthening period after a US-brokered currency agreement

ReportedTimes of India

MissingNHK Worldnaftemporikiexpress-tribune+4

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Source Diversity

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Spectrum spread— 3/5 buckets covered17/33

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Geographic diversity— 7 regions30/34

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SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyToneFactuality

japan-timescentercenter-leftneutralMostly FactualReports on market levels and immediate currency movements

NHK WorldcentercenteranalyticalHighFocuses on domestic impact and expert analysis

Coverage leans: center

The coverage is largely factual and analytical, focusing on economic factors and potential government responses, without a strong political leaning.

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bloombergHigh1d ago

JPY/USD Yen Hits Four-Decade Low in Historic Slide That’s Rattled Japan - Bloomberg.com

JPY/USD Yen Hits Four-Decade Low in Historic Slide That’s Rattled Japan Bloomberg.com

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual10h ago

Japanese Yen hits four-decade low against US dollar - why the currency is depreciating

The last time the yen traded at these levels, it was moving in the opposite direction, strengthening during a prolonged rally that followed a currency agreement brokered by the United States.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

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japan-timesMostly Factual19h ago

Yen hits 40-year low against the dollar

The currency finally broke through the ¥161.96-to-the-dollar mark after trading near that level for about a week.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual15h ago

Japan says ready to act as yen hits 40-year low

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express-tribuneMostly Factual15h ago

Yen sinks to 39-year low of 162 against dollar amid US rate concerns

Currency weakens to level last seen in 1986, while risk of intervention limits further losses

By Anadolu Agency

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Coverage Timeline

First report: bloomberg · 29 Jun, 14:09|Full coverage: 8 · 20h|Window: 20h

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bloomberg29 Jun, 14:09First to report

JPY/USD Yen Hits Four-Decade Low in Historic Slide That’s Rattled Japan - Bloomberg.com

9h later

japan-times29 Jun, 23:07

Yen hits 40-year low against the dollar

3h later

FT30 Jun, 01:51

Yen weakens to lowest level in 40 years

channel-news-asia30 Jun, 02:46

Japan says ready to act as yen hits 40-year low

express-tribune30 Jun, 02:51

Yen sinks to 39-year low of 162 against dollar amid US rate concerns

1h later

naftemporiki30 Jun, 04:04

Γιατί βυθίζεται το γεν: Σε χαμηλά 40 ετών και έπεται συνέχεια

4h later

Times of India30 Jun, 07:39

Japanese Yen hits four-decade low against US dollar - why the currency is depreciating

2h later

NHK World30 Jun, 09:59Latest update

記録的水準の円安今後は？暮らしはどうなる？【詳しく】

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from reporting the new low to analyzing its causes, potential for intervention, and broader economic impacts, including on daily life.

Initial SlideJune 29 evening

The yen began to slide, reaching near 161.96 against the dollar.

Breaching Key LevelJune 29 late evening/June 30 early morning

The yen broke past the 161.96 mark, hitting a 40-year low.

Official Response & Market ReactionJune 30 morning

Japanese authorities expressed readiness to act, while experts analyzed the causes and potential impacts.

Japanese Yen Hits 40-Year Low Against US Dollar

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The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 1 unverified

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Sources

JPY/USD Yen Hits Four-Decade Low in Historic Slide That’s Rattled Japan - Bloomberg.com

Japanese Yen hits four-decade low against US dollar - why the currency is depreciating

Yen hits 40-year low against the dollar

Japan says ready to act as yen hits 40-year low

Yen sinks to 39-year low of 162 against dollar amid US rate concerns

Coverage Timeline

JPY/USD Yen Hits Four-Decade Low in Historic Slide That’s Rattled Japan - Bloomberg.com

Yen hits 40-year low against the dollar

Yen weakens to lowest level in 40 years

Japan says ready to act as yen hits 40-year low

Yen sinks to 39-year low of 162 against dollar amid US rate concerns

Γιατί βυθίζεται το γεν: Σε χαμηλά 40 ετών και έπεται συνέχεια

Japanese Yen hits four-decade low against US dollar - why the currency is depreciating

記録的水準の円安 今後は？暮らしはどうなる？【詳しく】

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Why this matters

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What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 1 unverified

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記録的水準の円安今後は？暮らしはどうなる？【詳しく】