Oct 2, 2013

Stock slide takes wind out of dollar

The dollar slid below ¥97.50 in Tokyo trading Wednesday on risk-averse sentiment fueled by stock price falls as well as the continued standstill in the U.S. Congress. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥97.36-38, off from ¥97.91-93 at the same time Tuesday. The ...

Oct 1, 2013

Dollar stays steady at around ¥98

The dollar erased early gains to trade slightly below ¥98 in late Tokyo trading Tuesday, pressured by a partial shutdown of the U.S. government after Congress failed to pass an emergency budget bill by midnight Monday. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥97.91-93, ...

Sep 26, 2013

Greenback rises, briefly tops ¥99

The dollar briefly rose above ¥99 in Tokyo trading Thursday, aided by a rise in stock prices after a news report that fueled hopes for a corporate tax cut in Japan. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥98.90-93, up from ¥98.53-54 at the ...

Sep 25, 2013

Risk aversion sends dollar below ¥99

The dollar fell below ¥99 in Tokyo trading Wednesday as investor appetite for risk receded due to weaker stock prices. At 5 p.m., the dollar was quoted at ¥98.53-54, down from ¥99.07-09 at the same time Tuesday. The euro stood at $1.3484-3486, down from ...

Sep 24, 2013

Greenback remains above ¥99 line

The dollar overcame early weakness and traded above ¥99 in Tokyo trading late Tuesday as speculation grew over a wider interest rate gap between Japan and the United States following a rise in American long-term interest rates in off-hours trading. At 5 p.m., the ...

Sep 18, 2013

Dollar drifts ahead of Fed decision

The dollar stayed in a narrow range just above ¥99 Wednesday in Tokyo ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision. At 5 p.m., the dollar was at ¥99.07-08, down from ¥99.24-25 at the same time Tuesday. The euro stood at $1.3350-3352, against ...

Sep 17, 2013

Dollar sinks below ¥99.30 level

The dollar was weaker below ¥99.30 in post-holiday Tokyo trading Tuesday, pressured in part by sales stemming from stock price falls. At 5 p.m., the dollar was at ¥99.24-25, down from ¥99.65-67 at the same time Friday. The euro stood at $1.3349-3351, up from ...

Sep 11, 2013

Dollar firms on receding Syria fears

The dollar was firmer above ¥100 in Tokyo trading Wednesday on the back of receding concerns about a possible U.S.-led military strike against Syria. At 5 p.m., the dollar was quoted at ¥100.29-30, up from ¥100.06-07 at the same time Tuesday. The euro was ...

Sep 10, 2013

Stimulus hopes see dollar top ¥100

The dollar climbed above the ¥100 mark in Tokyo trading Tuesday on hopes for an economic stimulus package the government might implement alongside the consumption tax hike. At 5 p.m., the dollar was quoted at ¥100.06-07, up from ¥99.57-58 at the same time Monday. ...

Sep 5, 2013

Dollar briefly rises above ¥100

The dollar briefly rose above ¥100 for the first time in six weeks in Tokyo trading late Thursday, aided by a rise in U.S. long-term interest rates and firmness in Tokyo stock prices. After topping ¥100 for the first time since July 25, the ...

Sep 4, 2013

Dollar moves tightly around ¥99.50

The dollar traded in a narrow range around ¥99.50 in Tokyo trading Wednesday as a wait-and-see mood grew ahead of closely watched economic events later this week. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥99.58-59, down from ¥99.63-67 at the same time Tuesday. The ...

Sep 3, 2013

TSE surge lifts dollar past ¥99.60

The dollar rose above ¥99.60 in Tokyo trading Tuesday, inspired by a sharp rise in Tokyo stock prices, but its upside was capped due to profit-taking. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥99.63-67, up from ¥99.33-34 at the same time Monday. The euro ...