NY円、160円台半ば 中東リスク回避でドル買いの動き優勢

The Japanese yen weakened against the US dollar in New York trading, falling into the mid-160 yen range. This depreciation was driven by increased demand for the dollar as investors sought safe-haven assets amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The "risk-off" sentiment prompted a sell-off in riskier assets and a corresponding buy-up of the dollar.

The yen's continued weakness against the dollar raises concerns about import costs and potential government intervention to stabilize the currency.