All eyes are on Japan’s yen. 

The currency has been sliding to levels we haven’t seen in almost two years, edging close to the 160 mark against the US dollar. That’s putting policymakers on alert, with warnings about sharp, one-way moves and what they could mean for the wider economy.

So what’s behind this sustained weakness in the yen? And if the slide continues, how might it affect Japan, and ripple through global markets?

To unpack this, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Peter Chia, Senior FX Strategist at UOB, on Wealth Tracker.

All eyes are on Japan&rsquo;s yen.&nbsp;
The currency has been sliding to levels we haven&rsquo;t seen in almost two years, edging close to the 160 mark against the US dollar. That&rsquo;s putting policymakers on alert, with warnings about sharp, one-way moves and what they could mean for the wider economy.
So what&rsquo;s behind this sustained weakness in the yen? And if the slide continues, how might it affect Japan, and ripple through global markets?
To unpack this, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Peter Chia, Senior FX Strategist at UOB, on Wealth Tracker.

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.