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USDJPY retreats ahead of BOJ meeting
The US dollar slips from profit-taking ahead of the Bank of Japan interest rate meeting.
While the US struggles with rampant inflation, weak household spending and wage growth in Japan keep prices muted. A number of firms have yet to pass on rising costs to consumers. As inflation is stuck below the 2% target, the central bank is likely to keep monetary policy ultra-loose.
The divergence may work in the BOJ’s favor as a weak yen is a competitive advantage in exports. Meanwhile, the higher cost of imports so far has had no significant impact on price pressure. The pair is testing 113.30 with 116.20 as a fresh resistance.
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