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JPY On The Front Foot, Markets Slightly Defensive

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While the Thanksgiving holidays in the US has sapped some energy from markets today, there is a defensive feel so far, with JPY outperforming slightly and the greenback modestly higher.

In Sweden, the Riksbank opted to expand their QE programme by more than expected, adding an additional SEK 200bln of purchases. SEK was sold in response, prompting a 0.4% rally in EUR/SEK - although the majority of the move has since retraced.

Given the US holidays, it's likely the rest of the Thursday session will be muted, with no tier one releases on the docket. The central bank speakers slate could be of more interest, with ECB's Lane & Schnabel, BoC's Wilkins & Macklem all due.

MNI London Bureau | +44 203-865-3809 | edward.hardy@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 203-865-3809 | edward.hardy@marketnews.com

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