In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 12th, the movement to sell the yen and buy the euro progressed, and the yen depreciated to the 130 yen level for the first time since November 2018.
The yen has fallen somewhat against the dollar.
The yen exchange rate as of 5 pm was 109.3-5 yen, which is 37 yen weaker and the dollar stronger than the previous day.
With respect to the euro, the yen depreciated by 53 yen compared to the previous day, and the euro appreciated by 1 euro = 130.24 to 28 yen. Since November 2018, the yen has depreciated to the 130 yen level.
In addition, the euro was 1 euro = 1.1945-46 dollars against the dollar.
Market officials said, "The European central bank announced on the 11th that it would accelerate the purchase of government bonds in the euro area, and the stock price rose in the European stock market. In addition, the rise in long-term interest rates in the United States in the afternoon has led to a move to sell yen and buy dollars in consideration of the interest rate differential between Japan and the United States. We are paying close attention to the results of the meetings that determine the outcome. "