In the New York market on the 27th, the yen weakened to around ¥158 against the dollar. As of 5 p.m., the rate was approximately ¥157.90–¥158.00 per dollar.
In the New York foreign exchange market on the 27th, the yen was down 47 sen against the dollar as of 5 p.m. from the previous day, weakening to approximately ¥157.90–¥158.00 per dollar.