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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

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1. What might happen to the US dollar?
2. What is the current approximate dollar/yen rate?
3. What could the dollar/yen rate fall to?

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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 _____.

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