TOKYO -- The yen weakened past 150 against the dollar on Thursday, reaching a new 32-year low as the policy gap widens between the Bank of Japan and the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Fed's sustained hawkish monetary stance spurs dollar-buying

The policy divergence between the dovish Bank of Japan and the hawkish U.S. Federal Reserve is a primary driver of the dollar's recent strength and the yen weakness. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
TOKYO -- The yen weakened past 150 against the dollar on Thursday, reaching a new 32-year low as the policy gap widens between the Bank of Japan and the U.S. Federal Reserve.