The yen strengthened to the ¥153-per-dollar range at one point, reaching a level not seen in around six months. Yen buying and dollar selling prevailed as markets focused on a narrowing interest rate gap between Japan and the United States.
The yen rose to the ¥153-per-dollar range at one point, reaching its strongest level in around six months.
Market participants were said to have bought yen and sold dollars in anticipation of a narrowing interest rate gap between Japan and the United States.
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