Yen slips near 40-year low against dollar on Iran tensions, Takaichi plan

CurrenciesJapanese currency weakens to 163 level as Brent futures climb above $92Under growing global uncertainty, investors sought the dollar as a safe haven. (Photo by Hikaru Yagi)JADA NAGUMOJuly 22, 2026 11:26 JSTTOKYO -- The yen depreciated further against the dollar, slipping to 163 in overseas trading on Tuesday, its lowest level in over 39 years.