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Yen slide deepens as Takaichi triumph in Japan election paves the way for more stimulus

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09-02-2026 10:30 HKT
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Yen and US dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken March 19, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Yen and US dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken March 19, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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