USD/JPY Focuses Ahead of US NFP Data and BOJ Policy Update

Friday, 8 March 2024, 04:30

USD/JPY traded rangebound pre-US NFP data, with yen in focus. Japanese wage growth hopes rise, raising potential for BOJ policy pivot in March. Household spending drop sparks questions amid excuses from Japanese officials pointing to potential BOJ tightening.
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USD/JPY Focuses Ahead of US NFP Data and BOJ Policy Update

USD/JPY Focuses Ahead of US NFP Data and BOJ Policy Update

Major FX traded in a rangebound fashion ahead of the US non-farm payroll data due later. USD/JPY dropped back to its Thursday lows, sparking hopes for wage growth in Japan at union talks. Japanese household spending data fall raises questions amid excuses from officials, possibly hinting at BOJ tightening.


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