日元一度贬值至149，3个月来最低

Group 1 - The uncertainty surrounding the ruling party's ability to secure a majority in the upcoming July 20 Senate elections has led to selling pressure on the yen [1] - The yen's exchange rate against the dollar fell to the 149 yen range for the first time in three months, indicating market concerns about the ruling party's potential loss of majority [1] - A survey conducted by the Nikkei on July 13-15 revealed that the ruling coalition's ability to secure the necessary 50 seats has become precarious, raising fears of increased government debt if they need to cooperate with opposition parties advocating for expansionary fiscal policies [1] Group 2 - The U.S. Labor Department reported a 2.7% year-on-year increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June, up from 2.4% in May, which has cooled expectations for an early interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve [2] - The confirmation of accelerating inflation has contributed to a stronger dollar against various currencies, further exacerbating the selling pressure on the yen [2]