Yen market price rises somewhat. 1 dollar = 151 yen, 43 to 45 sen, which was a strong yen and a weak dollar.

Against the euro, it was 70 sen compared to the 27th, and the yen was strong against the euro. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: ``We will respond appropriately without excluding all means'' Chief Cabinet secretary Hayashi said at a morning press conference, ``I will refrain from expressing a specific opinion regarding foreign exchange intervention as it may have an unexpected impact on the market"