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Why does the yen surge globally?
The yen's strength across global markets suggests investors are seeing Japan as a safer place to put their money right now. This can happen during times of economic uncertainty elsewhere, making the yen a 'safe haven' currency, even if the reasons aren't directly related to the UK.
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