Asian shares mostly dip as the yen rises against the U.S. dollar

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Asian shares declined, led by Japan's Nikkei 225, as the yen rose against the US dollar, impacting big exporters like Toyota Motor Corp.

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Asian shares mostly declined Monday, as Japan's benchmark took a tumble after the yen surged against the U.S. dollar. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 dropped 1.9% to 52,812.45 on selling of big exporters like Toyota Motor Corp., whose shares fell 3.2%. A weak currency is generally favorable for Japanese exporters because it helps elevate the value of their overseas earnings.

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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on January 26, 2026.
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