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Yen and dollar drift on Iran deal concerns, payroll jitters
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.