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Japan’s industrial production rises 1.8% mom in Dec, a bounce in seesawing pattern
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BoJ summary of opinions suggests rate hike within reach
<p><img width="507" height="338" src="https://www.actionforex.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/f-japan5.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></p> <p>The Summary of Opinions from BoJ
ECB’s Lagarde emphasizes wage growth as key determinant for rate cut decision
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CPI Miss Drives Aussie Down, Dollar Sees Modest Rise Pre-FOMC
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IMF now comments on yen exchange rate – makes case for intervention
<p>More again from Krishna Srinivasan, director of the IMF's Asia and Pacific Department:</p><ul><li> Had good discussions on exchange rates with Japanese authorities, who were committed to flexible exchange rates which act as a shock absorber</li><li>Fx intervention could lower excess volatility and better
International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it wants policy easing from People's Bank of China
<p>More from Krishna Srinivasan, director of the IMF's Asia and Pacific Department:</p><ul><li> If conflict in the Middle East escalates, it could affect oil prices which would have bearings in many countries in Asia</li><li>Chinese authorities need to give consistent, clear set of messages to address proper
IMF says it expects Japan's inflation to exceed 2% target until 2025
<p>The director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Asia and Pacific Department, spoke at a news conference.</p><p>Comments were board and discussed divergence across Asia. Summary points:</p><ul><li>Asian central banks may see scope to loosen monetary policy later this year as inflation moderates</li>
AUD/USD extending its losses after lower inflation data
<p>The very welcome lower inflation data is here:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.forexlive.com/news/australian-q4-headline-cpi-41-yy-vs-43-expected-20240131/" target="_blank" rel="follow" data-article-link="true">Australian Q4 headline CPI 4.1% y/y vs 4.3% expected</a><
Treasurer of Australia Chalmers says lower inflation welcome but job not yet complete
<p>Australian Treasurer Chalmers hitting social media:</p><p>Chalmers is hailing the much improved CPI data:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.forexlive.com/news/australian-q4-headline-cpi-41-yy-vs-43-expected-20240131/" target="_blank" rel="follow" data-article-link="true"