In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 6th, the yen exchange rate has risen somewhat against the dollar, and the yen has strengthened to the mid-102 yen level for the first time in about 10 months.

Market officials said, "In response to strong indicators of business sentiment in the US manufacturing industry and rising crude oil prices, investors are taking risks to sell dollars and buy currencies of resource-rich countries. It is widespread. With the dollar depreciating, the yen has been at the highest level since March last year. "