US Dollar soars to 124.25 yen, highest in more than 12 years

Last Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2015, 09:18

The greenback briefly touched 124.25 yen in Tokyo, its highest level since late 2002, before settling back to 124.14 yen.

Dollar near eight-year high against yen

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 10:31

In Tokyo, the greenback bought 123.15 yen, compared with 123.09 yen in New York, where it passed the 123.30 yen level at one point, its highest since mid-2007.

Yen edges up after Bank of Japan holds fire on stimulus

Last Updated: Friday, May 22, 2015, 10:26

In Tokyo trade, the dollar bought 120.83 yen, down from 120.91 yen just before the announcement and 121.07 yen in New York late Thursday.

Euro steady on positive economic data

Last Updated: Friday, May 1, 2015, 12:12

With most major Asian markets closed for holidays, trading was thin in Tokyo where the euro bought $1.1206 and 134.10 yen compared with $1.1224 and 134.00 yen in New York.

Dollar near two-month low ahead of US GDP, Fed policy statement

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 10:02

The dollar index last stood at 96.141. On Tuesday it fell as far as 96.011, reaching a low last seen on March 5.

Dollar soft as hopes for mid-year US rate hike fade

Last Updated: Monday, April 27, 2015, 08:39

In Tokyo the greenback slipped to 118.89 yen, from 118.99 yen in New York and well off the 119.56 yen earlier Friday in Asia.

Tokyo stocks open 0.49% higher

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 06:04

Tokyo stocks opened 0.49 percent higher on Tuesday with investor sentiment lifted by sharp gains on Wall Street and a weaker yen.

Dollar dented by more weak US data

Last Updated: Friday, April 17, 2015, 11:47

The greenback was changing hands at 119.00 yen in Tokyo afternoon trading, slightly down from 119.04 yen in New York and well off the 119.33 yen in Tokyo earlier Thursday.

Dollar steady in early Asian trade

Last Updated: Monday, April 13, 2015, 10:19

The greenback was at 120.35 yen in Tokyo, compared with 120.30 yen in New York late Friday.

Euro slips ahead of Greek debt talks

Last Updated: Monday, March 23, 2015, 09:58

The single currency eased to $1.0787 and 129.55 yen on Monday from $1.0821 and 129.98 yen in New York on Friday.

Asian markets mostly welcome Fed`s cautious rate talk

Last Updated: Thursday, March 19, 2015, 12:40

Most Asian equity markets outside Japan rallied Thursday after comments by the US Federal Reserve cooled expectations of an early rate hike, while the euro and yen retreated against the dollar after racking up big gains in New York.