In the New York market at the start of the week, the yen weakened 18 sen against the dollar from the previous Friday, trading at ¥159.12–¥159.22 per US$1. The rate was reported as of 5 p.m.
Kyodo News reported that in the New York foreign exchange market on Monday the 24th, the yen stood at ¥159.12–¥159.22 per US$1 as of 5 p.m., down 18 sen against the dollar from the previous Friday.
The rate was reported to indicate yen weakness and dollar strength in response to the day’s market movements.