At the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 28th, the yen rose somewhat against the dollar.
As of 5 p.m., the yen exchange rate was 27 sen compared to the 27th, or 1 dollar = 151 yen, 43 to 45 sen, which was a strong yen and a weak dollar.
Against the euro, it was 70 sen compared to the 27th, and the yen was strong against the euro, at 1 euro = 163 yen.55 to 59 sen.
The euro was 1 euro = 1.0800 to 01 dollars against the dollar.
A market source said, ``During the day, nervous trading continued in a narrow range of low to mid-151 yen to the dollar.Yesterday, the Ministry of Finance, the Financial Services Agency, and the Bank of Japan held an extraordinary meeting, and after that, the Ministry of Finance's Kanda "The Treasurer's strong tone in restraining market movements has further strengthened the sense of caution about market intervention by the government and the Bank of Japan."
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: ``We will respond appropriately without excluding all means''
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi said at a morning press conference, ``I will refrain from expressing a specific opinion regarding foreign exchange intervention as it may have an unexpected impact on the market. We will continue to monitor the situation closely, and will take appropriate measures against any excessive moves without eliminating any means available."