TOKYO, July 17 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. dollar changed hands in the lower 112 yen zone in early deals in Tokyo on Tuesday, marginally higher than its levels in New York overnight.

As markets opened here, the dollar was quoted at 112.36-37 yen compared with 112.22-32 yen in New York.

The euro, meanwhile, fetched 1.1710-1710 dollars and 131.56-59 yen against 1.1706-1716 dollars and 131.44-54 yen in New York.

Markets here were closed on Monday for a national holiday.