In the New York market on the 8th, the yen rose to around the mid-¥153 range against the US dollar, trading at approximately ¥153.80 at 9:00 a.m., ¥153.34–¥153.36 at noon, and ¥153.79–¥153.80 at 5:00 p.m.
During the day on the 8th, the yen rose to the mid-¥153 range against the US dollar. It was around ¥153.80 at 9:00 a.m., ¥153.34–¥153.36 at noon, and ¥153.79–¥153.80 at 5:00 p.m.
The yen was also reported to have temporarily risen to the upper ¥152 range, a level believed to be the strongest in seven months, prompting reports of expectations for an acceleration in interest-rate hikes. The yen consequently continued trading in the ¥153 range.