Dollar Up Vs. Yen, Down Vs. Mark

Fri., Dec. 12, 1997

The dollar rose against the Japanese yen Thursday, but fell against the German mark as a new wave of selling among Asian currencies and signs of weakness in the U.S. economy sent investors seeking safety in Europe.

Asian currencies fell sharply overnight as the South Korean government tried to assure investors that the country would abide by the terms of a $57 billion International Monetary Fund bailout after next week’s elections.

Currency in Dollar in Exchange Dollars foreign currency

Canada .7008 1.4269 France .1695 5.9010 Germany .5675 1.7620 Great Britain 1.6565 .6037 Italy .000580 1725.00 Japan .007707 129.75 Mexico .122294 8.1770

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