Dollar Rises on Strong US Jobs Data; Yen Falls Below 160 Level

The U.S. dollar strengthened following stronger-than-expected May nonfarm payrolls data, which showed a gain of 172,000 jobs versus an expected increase of 85,000. The yen fell below the key 160-per-dollar level amid concerns over volatility and potential Japanese intervention.

By By Hannah Lang and Amanda Cooper Fri, June 5, 2026 at 5:11 PM GMT+3 3 min read · Yahoo Finance · June 5, 2026, 14:11 UTC

Dollar Rises on Strong US Jobs Data; Yen Falls Below 160 Level

Topics: foreign exchange JPY nonfarm payrolls USD

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