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Yen Falls to 150.77 as U.S. Dollar Strengthens

8/2/2025

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On July 31, the Japanese yen slipped to 150.77 per dollar, reflecting the contrasting monetary policies of Japan and the U.S. The dollar gained momentum from strong U.S. economic data, while U.S. stocks faltered, with the S&P 500 index dipping 0.37% as investors braced for key economic indicators ahead.

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Story summary

On July 31, the Japanese yen slipped to 150.77 per dollar, reflecting the contrasting monetary policies of Japan and the U.S. The dollar gained momentum from strong U.S. economic data, while U.S. stocks faltered, with the S&P 500 index dipping 0.37% as investors braced for key economic indicators ahead.