USD/JPY tumbles to near 149.00 as Trump tariff fears improve Yen's safe-haven appeal
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The USD/JPY currency pair experienced a significant decline, approaching the 149.00 level, driven by market concerns over potential Trump-era tariff policies. The Japanese Yen gained safe-haven appeal as investors reacted to geopolitical and trade uncertainty.
April 01, 2025 | 3:00 pm
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The currency market volatility and potential trade tensions are likely to boost the Japanese Yen's attractiveness, potentially benefiting the FXY ETF.
The strengthening of the Japanese Yen due to safe-haven demand typically benefits currency ETFs like FXY. Increased geopolitical tensions and trade policy uncertainty drive investors towards the Yen, potentially increasing the ETF's value.
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