Money, in the classical definition, is any object that serves as a convenient means of payment or settlement. The financial assets that have been judged convenient by Japan's monetary authorities have varied over time with tastes, technology,...

The yen (円, en?) or en is the currency of Japan. It is the third most-traded currency in the foreign exchange market after the United States dollar and the euro. It is also widely used as a reserve currency after the U.S. dollar, the euro and the...

Japanese exporters are complaining that the rising value of the yen will begin to affect their business. Officials believe that the increase is important in making Japan a strong trading area, but it could affect already depressed corporate profits. OPINION is divided in...

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Borrowing Japanese yen to buy higher-yielding foreign assets has been an easy way for investors to make money over the past couple of years.But the so-called yen carry trade took a hit Feb. 27 when the Shanghai stock index tumbled 8.8%, sparking a global sell-off...

The dollar finished mixed Wednesday against other major currencies amid renewed speculation about a possible further interest rate cut from Washington.The dollar fell against the euro and British pound, but edged up against the Japanese yen.In late New York trading, the euro rose to $1.4132...