In European trading, dollar-yen gains paused, with the pair struggling to rise above the low ¥159s. NY crude oil futures softened to around $85, eroding some of the dollar's gains.
In European trading, dollar-yen gains paused, with the pair moving within a range of ¥159.04 to ¥159.23. In the oil market, NY crude oil futures (WTI) softened to around $85.
As dollar buying receded, euro-dollar rose into the $1.16 range, while euro-yen held near its highs.