Yen Weakens Past Key 115 Level for First Time in Four Years By

(Bloomberg) — The yen fell past 115 per dollar for the first time since March 2017, as the reappointment of Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair fueled bets that the U.S. central bank might tighten policy more quickly. 

The dollar-yen pair climbed as much as 0.2% to 115.10. Treasury yields jumped overnight, widening the gap with equivalent Japanese government bonds across the curve. Japan’s markets are closed for a holiday Tuesday.

The yen has weakened more than 10% so far this year, making it the worst performer among Group-of-10 currencies. The Bank of Japan has maintained one of the most dovish monetary policy stances among major central banks, while the Fed has begun tapering its asset purchase program.

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