Dollar Strengthens Vs. Yen, Mark

The dollar rose against other major currencies Tuesday, gaining vs. the Japanese yen after the government delayed unveiling its economic stimulus plan.

The U.S. currency also rose against the German mark on disappointing results of a survey on German business confidence. The dollar advanced against both currencies early but lost some of those gains after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged.

“The real eyes are still on the Far East,” said Ron Hudson, vice president of corporate sales at Royal Bank of Scotland.

Exchange Currency in Dollars Dollar in foreign currency

Canada .7030 1.4224

France .1677 5.9645

Germany .5611 1.7822

Great Britain 1.6353 .6115

Italy .000573 1746.50

Japan .007646 130.78

Mexico .123457 8.1000