No longer a safe haven, once-mighty yen slumps

Current-account deficit and decline of carry trade erode demand from risk-shy traders

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The yen has fallen rapidly against the dollar over the past week, reaching 118.50 to the dollar at one point Tuesday. (Photo by Tetsuya Kitayama)

TAKAKO GAKUTO, TAKUMI TAMURA and DAISUKE NAKAMOTO, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Even as the repercussions of Russia's invasion of Ukraine roil the global economy, the yen has actually declined more than other major currencies, in a sign that it may be losing appeal as a safe bet in times of turmoil.

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