How numerous Japanese yen does one US dollar buy right now? Find the existing foreign exchange rate for the yen in the Wall Street Journal or if you are using Internet sources, on the Bloomberg, WSJ, Yahoo Financial or another financial information site. Examine the foreign exchange rate for the yen against the dollar over the past month. Is the dollar growing stronger (buying more yen) or growing weaker (buying fewer yen)? What does this denotes for American companies and consumers?