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Greenback Extends Bounce, US Data and BanRep Decision In Focus

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  • The USD Index is testing the 50-dma resistance, extending the bounce off yesterday's lows to over 1.25%. 111.135 marks the next upside level for the USD Index ahead of Fib resistance of 111.5378.
  • The Bank of Japan rate decision came and went with little surprise, with governor Kuroda doubling down on policy by stating that markets should not expect rate hikes or an exit from easy policy anytime soon. The JPY is falling against most others, helping put USD/JPY back above Y147.50.
  • In the US, personal income/spending data takes focus - both of which seen rising 0.4%. Final UMich data also crosses. In LatAm, we have several data points in Chile including unemployment & production data before the main event which is the October BanRep rate decision.

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