Claim: The yen was at its weakest level since 1986, scraping around 160 yen to the dollar, marking a 40-year low.
Verdict: Unverified (50% confidence)
Explanation: According to CNN, the Japanese yen has declined to its lowest level since 1986, marking a 40-year low. Bloomberg reports that the yen hit 160.80 against the dollar, confirming the specific exchange rate mentioned in the claim. CNBC also supports this by stating that the yen fell to 162.58 per dollar, reinforcing the claim of a 40-year low. These sources collectively confirm the core proposition that the yen is at its weakest level since 1986, around 160 yen to the dollar, marking a 40-year low.