The Yen hit a year-high against the dollar

The Yen hit its highest since the start of the year against the dollar on Wednesday after US presidential contenders Harris and Trump traded barbs in the only scheduled debate before November's election.

The yen received an additional boost from BOJ board member Junko Nakagawa, who reiterated on Wednesday that interest rates will keep rising if the economy and inflation move in line with its forecasts.

Harris attacked high tariffs on foreign goods, a proposal she has likened to a sales tax on the middle class. Trump criticised Harris for persistent inflation during President Joe Biden's term.

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