Economy

Yen Strengthens as Markets Pare Fed Rate Hike Bets

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THE BRIEF
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The Japanese Yen rose by 0.2% on Monday as traders reduced their expectations for aggressive interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve.

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The dollar is currently trading near a monthly low, signaling a shift in global currency market sentiment.

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This movement follows recent interventions by Japan to stabilize the currency, which has helped unwind previous high-risk carry trades.