EconomyJapan Inc seeks new hedges for a long era of yen weakness

Taku Ueno, who buys American beef, Spanish olive oil and Italian tomatoes for his supermarkets south of Tokyo, has seen those imports become costlier almost by the day as the yen falls relentlessly. The pressure is prompting Japanese companies to seek new ways to hedge against a prolonged period of yen weakness.

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RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-08-25 10:10Original