Japanese currency has recently risen on safe-haven demand due to Trump tariffs
The yen has risen against the dollar since the start of the year, and more so after U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies and comments triggered safe-haven demand. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)
TOKYO — The yen weakened slightly on Thursday after the Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged as expected at 0.5% at the end of its two-day policy meeting.
The yen traded in the mid-143 range against the dollar, depreciating by about 0.45% as of 12:10 p.m.
Yen weakens modestly as BOJ keeps rates unchanged – Nikkei Asia
