TOKYO -- The yen weakened to the 149 level against the dollar for the first time since mid-August on Monday, further extending its fall from when it depreciated last week after a strong U.S. job report.
The yen traded at around 149.10 earlier in the morning, its lowest since mid-August, falling 1.9% from Friday. The Japanese currency has pared some losses since then, rising to the 148 level, but still remained weaker compared to Friday.
