Aug 6, 2026
✦Economic Times
Yen and dollar drift on Iran deal concerns, payroll jitters
Currency markets drifted on Thursday as the yen struggled and the dollar stayed near six-week lows. Traders watched for U.S. payroll data and a proposed U.S.-Iran deal. Ray Attrill said, "The market's very much in sort of watch and wait mode." Many investors remained cautious while awaiting further economic signals.