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Yen advances to 139 level amid Trump’s attacks on Fed chair

April 22, 2025

TOKYO — The Japanese yen on Tuesday touched a fresh seven-month high against the dollar as uncertainty surrounding U.S. monet policymaking escalated.

The yen advanced to the 139 range, riding an upswing against the greenback caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s incessant attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

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Published April 22, 2025

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