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Yen jumps as traders seek safety amid global flight from risk

The Japanese currency rose 0.8% to 156.86 per dollar and touched its strongest level since late September.

  • Japanese yen reaches strongest level in over a month on October 22
  • Surge driven by global risk aversion and safe-haven demand
  • US Treasury yields fall, dollar weakens, contributing to yen strength

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