As of 7:00, USD/JPY stood at ¥157.80–¥157.81 and EUR/JPY at ¥182.38–¥182.42, both up from the previous day. The Dow gained $151 from the previous day, reportedly reflecting easing expectations for interest-rate hikes.
In the foreign exchange market as of 7:00 on the 8th (Japan time), the dollar was trading at ¥157.80–¥157.81 per dollar, up ¥0.60 from the previous day. The euro was at ¥182.38–¥182.42 per euro, up ¥0.14 from the previous day. These figures were observed during the most recent trading hours.
In the U.S. market, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounded, gaining about $151. Market participants reportedly cited easing expectations for interest-rate hikes as a factor, and the move could affect Japanese markets.