yen

Example Sentences

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Since the yen is currently weaker than that, profit expectations could be revised upward if the currency remains near current levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The dollar has gained 1.56% against the Japanese yen and 0.96% versus the Swiss Franc during this quarter, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The dollar’s safe-haven role amid the Iran conflict triggered a rally, with gains of 1.56% against the yen and 0.96% versus the Swiss franc.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda joined a growing chorus of officials pledging to monitor the yen closely, as the Middle East conflict continues to pressure the currency and stoke inflation concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Probably he had some endearing trait: he whistled, offkey, in the shower, he had a yen for truffles, he called his dog Liebchen and made it sit up for little pieces of raw steak.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood