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World stocks are mixed as yen jumps against the dollar, while oil prices slip
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 3, 2026
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Key takeaway The dollar's value against the yen decreased, falling to as low as 155.
Asian stocks showed a mixed performance on Monday, influenced by recent actions taken by the US and Japan. The value of the Japanese yen rose against the US dollar, reaching its highest level since late last year. This change was a result of efforts by the US and Japan to prop up the yen's value.
20. This shift follows a period where the dollar had risen to 40-year highs against the yen, with a recent value of near 164 yen. Further details on the impact of these changes are available from KSAT 12, including information on oil prices and statements from US President Donald Trump.
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Category: local Published: August 3, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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