Following the release of gross domestic product report for the final Q1 figure, the Japanese yen showed little weakness against major rivals in early Asian deals on Friday. As of now, the yen is worth 79.76 against the US dollar, 100.28 versus the euro, 83.52 against the Swiss franc and 123.85 versus the pound.
The Cabinet Office said that Japan's gross domestic product for final Q1 figure was up 1.2 percent on quarter and 4.7 percent on year.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.