Dollar rises above ¥106 in Tokyo trading
The dollar fluctuated firmly above ¥106 through most of Tokyo trading Tuesday, reflecting a rise in Tokyo stocks.
At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥106.12, up from ¥105.60 at the same time on Friday. The euro was at $1.1746, down from $1.1840, and at ¥124.65, down from ¥125.03.
The Tokyo market was closed Monday for a national holiday.
The dollar had climbed to around ¥106.10 in overseas trading Monday, buoyed by expectations for additional economic measures by the U.S. government to combat the…