In the European market on the 28th, dollar-yen rose to ¥159.63 at 8 p.m. It moved above Tokyo afternoon levels, while euro-yen also rose. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Finance disclosed the amount of intervention conducted from 30 July to 26 August.
In the European foreign exchange market, dollar-yen edged higher. It stood at ¥159.63 at 8 p.m., approximately ¥0.13 higher than the ¥159.50 level at 5 p.m. It moved above the ¥159.56 level reached in the Tokyo afternoon, advancing to a level close to its highest in nearly 198 days.
Euro-yen also rose to ¥185.96 at 8 p.m., approximately ¥0.20 higher than the ¥185.76 level at 5 p.m. Its movement was notably in line with the yen's weakening against the dollar.
Euro/dollar traded narrowly, standing at $1.1649 at 8 p.m. Although this was slightly above the $1.1646 level at 5 p.m., there was no significant move. As the euro was also bought against the yen, the euro's decline and the dollar's rise were limited.
The reference ranges so far today were ¥159.30–¥159.70 for dollar-yen, $1.1639–$1.1655 for euro/dollar, and ¥185.65–¥185.98 for euro-yen.
The Ministry of Finance disclosed the amount of intervention during the period, making clear that it had intervened as appropriate when it deemed intervention necessary.