On the 3rd, the Tokyo foreign exchange market and the yen exchange rate rose somewhat.
As of 5 pm, the yen exchange rate was 45 yen compared to the 2nd, and the yen's appreciation against the dollar was 1 dollar = 109.21 yen to 23 yen.
Against the euro, it was 58 yen compared to the 2nd, and the yen's appreciation and euro depreciation was 1 euro = 129.71 yen to 75 yen.
The euro was 1 euro = 1.1877 to 79 dollars against the dollar.
Market officials said, "The move to sell the dollar was predominant due to the fear of a slowdown in the US economy. Many investors refrained from aggressive trading. "