The U.S. dollar changed hands in the lower 121 yen zone in early Tokyo deals Tuesday.

At 9 a.m., the dollar traded at 121.11-15 yen compared with 121. 17-27 yen in New York and 121.18-20 yen in Tokyo at 5 p.m. Monday.

The euro fetched 1.1224-1225 dollars and 135.94-96 yen against 1.1204-1214 dollars and 135.92-136.02 yen in New York and 1.1216- 1217 dollars and 135.92-96 yen in Tokyo late Monday afternoon.