In the New York foreign exchange market, the yen was at ¥157.90–158.00 per dollar as of 5:00 p.m., down 47 sen from the previous day. The yen remained on the weak side compared with its earlier levels.
In the New York market, the yen was at ¥157.90–158.00 per dollar as of 5:00 p.m., a level 47 sen weaker against the dollar than the previous day.
The move was reported as the result of trading in the New York market, with speculation that sharp currency fluctuations may have occurred.