Dollar Weakens Against Yen; Analysts Watch Key Levels
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The US dollar may become weaker soon.
This is against the Japanese yen.
The dollar/yen exchange rate is important for money markets.
Right now, one dollar is worth about 156 yen.
Some experts think the dollar could fall more.
If it goes below 156 yen, it may drop fast.
It could reach 152 yen quickly.
This is called a currency change.
In Europe, the dollar was a little higher today.
People also talk about US elections.
The elections can change money markets too.
Experts are watching the dollar closely.
Many people want to know what happens next.
This news comes from a financial website.
Markets can change fast, so people watch them every day.
Vocabulary4 words
- dollar
- money used in the United States
- yen
- money used in Japan
- exchange rate
- how much one money is worth in another money
- currency
- money used in a country
Quiz
Answer key
1. It may become weaker 2. 156 yen 3. 152 yen
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Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
The US _____ may become weaker soon.
This is against the Japanese _____.
The dollar/yen _____ is important for money markets.
Right now, one dollar is worth about _____ yen.
Some experts think the dollar could fall more.
If it goes below 156 yen, it may drop fast.
It could reach _____ yen quickly.
This is called a _____ change.
In Europe, the dollar was a little higher today.
People also talk about US _____.


