Japan core inflation tops BoJ’s 2% target for first time since December, yen firms
USD/JPY — All Desk Targets
24 desks
| Firm | Stance | YE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
UBS | Bearish | 160.00 |
ING | Bullish | 152.00 |
Société Générale | Bearish | 160.00 |
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The yen firmed after the data , with the stronger-than-expected core-core reading giving it modest support in a USD/JPY range that has held between roughly 157 and 159 for most of October. A sustained move lower in USD/JPY would likely need confirmation from the BoJ next week, wh
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