On the 14th, the yen exchange rate rose as the Tokyo foreign exchange market moved to buy the yen, which is considered to be a relatively safe asset, in an attempt to avoid risks due to concerns about the future of the world economy.
As of 5 pm, the yen exchange rate was 61 yen higher and the dollar weaker than the 13th, from 113.79 yen to 80 yen per dollar.
With respect to the euro, the yen appreciated by 69 yen and the euro depreciated compared to the 13th, from 1 euro = 130.46 yen to 50 yen.
The euro was 1 euro = 1.1465 to 66 dollars against the dollar.
Market officials said, "Because of concerns that the pace of rate hikes in the United States may be faster than expected, there is a sense of caution about the future of the world economy, and there is a widespread movement to avoid risks. Stock prices have fallen sharply in the Tokyo market. Meanwhile, the move to buy yen, which is considered to be a relatively safe asset, was predominant. "