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Yen rises as US jobless claims data fails to lift the dollar

USD/JPY was lower around 162.3, after stronger-than-expected US labor market data did not provide support for the US dollar.

Reported · Written up by our desk · Major Pairs

FXStreet reports USD/JPY traded lower near 162.30 on Thursday as the Japanese yen recovered some ground.

The outlet said the US dollar was not supported despite stronger-than-expected US labor market data linked to jobless claims.

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FXStreetJapanese Yen rises as US jobless claims fail to support US Dollar

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