[MARKET UPDATE] JPY continues to benefit, with USD/JPY at a 158.33 session low
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[MARKET UPDATE] JPY continues to benefit, with USD/JPY at a 158.33 session low
ECB President Lagarde echoes statement; will follow the economic data in a meeting by meeting approach; is not pre-committing to a particular rate path
Iran's Foreign Minister Aragchi says "our response to Israel's attack on energy infrastructure employed a fraction of our power", adds the only reason for restraint was the respect for requested de-escalation
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The JPY's strength, reflected in USD/JPY hitting a session low, suggests a potential shift in market sentiment towards the yen, possibly driven by risk aversion or supportive Japanese economic data. Traders should consider whether this movement indicates a longer-term trend for the currency or if it's merely a short-term reaction. Continued pressure on the USD may impact cross-assets, particularly commodities and other currencies.
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