Yen price rises somewhat New virus pneumonia infection spread January 23 18:03
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 23rd, the yen appreciated somewhat following the spread of pneumonia, which is thought to be caused by a new type of coronavirus.
At 5:00 pm, the yen was trading at ¥ 109.60-61 per dollar, a 40-yen appreciation against the dollar compared to the 22nd. The euro was 41 yen higher than the 22nd and the euro was 1 euro = 121.53 yen to 57 yen. The euro was 1 euro = 1.1088 to 90 dollars.
Market officials said, "While concerns have been raised that the spread of pneumonia, which is thought to be caused by the new coronavirus, may affect the Chinese economy, there has been a move to buy yen, which is a relatively safe asset." And talk.