Yen rises versus U.S. Dollar on weak U.S. housing data

The Japanese currency strengthened on Tuesday recording a slight increased against the U.S. currency from the lowest level in six months after a government report showed that situation on U.S. housing market worsen. The Yen advanced 0.2% to 101.47 per U.S. Dollar rising from a six-month low reached on Monday at 101.915.