MARKETS10:20 UTC13h ago 1 min readSource: FXStreet
USD/JPY edges up above 159.00 as the Strait of Hormuz curbs risk appetite

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The US Dollar (USD) has retraced previous losses against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Thursday, returning to levels right above 159.00 at the time of writing, as the US-Iran rift over the Strait of Hormuz dampens optimism about the peace process.
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- / The US Dollar has regained its losses against the Japanese Yen, pushing above 159.00.
- / Tensions between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz have reduced market optimism.
- / Investors are cautious due to geopolitical risks affecting global markets.
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