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Japanese Yen (JPY)
The Japanese Yen is the official currency of Japan, abbreviated as JPY in forex markets. It is the third most traded currency globally and is often considered a safe-haven asset.
Example
“For example, during global market turmoil in 2020, traders flocked to the yen as a safe-haven, causing USD/JPY to drop from 112 to 101 in just a few weeks.”