In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 8th, the yen edged lower against the backdrop of rising crude oil prices, with the yen weakening. As of 5 p.m., the yen was about 8 sen weaker than the previous day.
During the day on the 8th, the yen was sold against the backdrop of rising crude oil prices, and the yen edged lower as views spread that inflation would accelerate.
As of 5 p.m., the yen was about 8 sen weaker against the dollar, and the yen had declined from the 7th.