In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 26th, the yen exchange rate was in the low 109 yen range per dollar due to the depreciation of the yen and the appreciation of the dollar due to expectations for the economic recovery in the United States.
The yen exchange rate as of 5 pm was 109.32 yen to 33 yen, which is 24 yen weaker and the dollar stronger than the 25th.
Compared to the 25th, the yen depreciated by 8 yen against the euro, which is 1 euro = 128.85 yen to 89 yen.
The euro was 1 euro = 1.1786 to 87 dollars against the dollar.
Market officials said, "Vaccines are widespread in the United States, and there is a growing movement to sell yen and buy dollars in anticipation of a recovery in the economy. Investors are recovering in US manufacturing and employment statistics released next week. We are paying attention to whether the flow can be supported. "