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FinanceYen rises as Japan encourages pension funds to invest in domestic assets
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The Japanese yen strengthened on Friday, July 10, 2026, following news that Japan plans to encourage pension funds to increase their holdings of domestic financial assets. The yen was recently 0.6% higher at 161.44 per dollar. The policy shift aims to boost domestic investment by pension funds, which analysts say could reduce outflows of capital from Japan and support the yen. The move comes as Japan seeks to stabilize its currency amid global market pressures. The report was published by The Business Times in Singapore.
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SINGAPORE — The yen bounced on Friday following news that Japan plans to encourage pension funds to increase their holdings of domestic financial assets, a move analysts say could support the currency.
- The yen was recently 0.6% higher at 161.44 per dollar on Friday.
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The Business TimesRegional
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Japan Encourages Pension Funds to Boost Domestic Assets, Yen Strengthens