In the currency markets, the U.S. dollar started the week weakening due to concerns about about the labor market and possible global trade wars, caused by the President Trump's tariff policies. Investors turned to safe-haven currencies such as the Japanese yen and the Swiss franc, which hit multi-month highs. multi-month highs. The yen strengthened 0.5% to 147 yen per dollar. The USD/JPY pair is approaching the previously described range (142.00-145.00), where support could potentially be encountered due to buyers' actions, opening positions and simultaneous closing of positions by sellers.