Yen slides to 154 against dollar as U.S. inflation tops expectations

Greenback gains and stocks fall as anticipation of Fed rate cut diminishes

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The yen slid to 154.6 against the dollar following the release of U.S. inflation data. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)

JACK STONE TRUITT

NEW YORK -- The yen weakened Wednesday morning following higher-than-expected inflation data for U.S. consumer prices in January as the dollar gained on reduced expectations for an interest rate cut anytime soon from the Federal Reserve.

As of midday trading, the yen stood at 154.6 against the dollar after trading in the 152 range during the day in Tokyo.

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