As of noon on the 21st, the yen was trading at around ¥158.97 to the dollar, down 54 sen from the previous day, with the dollar higher against the yen.
As of noon on the 21st, the yen was reported to be trading at around ¥158.97 to the dollar in the Tokyo foreign exchange market.
The previous day's closing rate was ¥158.43–¥158.43 to the dollar. Compared with that level, the yen was down 54 sen and the dollar was trading firmer.
The market was the Tokyo foreign exchange market, where the yen's decline against the dollar was pronounced.