Japan's Business Lobby Keidanren Chair says the JPY weakness has gone too far and an adjustment towards JPY appreciation is needed
The comments from Japan's business lobby chair indicate a growing concern over the extent of JPY weakness.
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Japan's Business Lobby Keidanren Chair says the JPY weakness has gone too far and an adjustment towards JPY appreciation is needed
A push by French President Macron and Italian PM Meloni to begin discussions with the Russian Kremlin is gaining traction in EU capitals and in Brussels itself, Politico reports citing sources. Primary goal to ensure EU red lines are not crossed
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This suggests possible pressure on the government or BOJ to intervene or adopt a more supportive stance towards JPY appreciation, which could impact cross-asset sentiment and inflation expectations. Such signals might foster a more risk-off tone in the markets as participants reassess positions based on currency flows.
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