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Yen Strength Linked to Safe-Haven Demand

Wall Street Journal Markets • October 22, 2026 at 10:24 PM ET

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The Japanese yen strengthened recently, with Mizuho Bank attributing the move to safe-haven demand. The currency's rise reflects investor caution amid global market uncertainty.

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