TOKYO -- After rising to its strongest level in months, the yen softened against the dollar Thursday morning after U.S.-Japan tariff talks steered clear of currency matters, but market watchers remain on guard for pressure from Washington.
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The yen had been gradually strengthening against the dollar amid criticism from the Trump administration over its persistent weakness. © Reuters
TOKYO -- After rising to its strongest level in months, the yen softened against the dollar Thursday morning after U.S.-Japan tariff talks steered clear of currency matters, but market watchers remain on guard for pressure from Washington.