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USDJPY highest since 1998

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  • More long covering of the Yen, put the Currency under renewed pressure.
  • Risk on has helped somewhat, but still no sign from Japan regarding actual JPY levels.
  • Kishida said the recent sharp falls in the yen were worrying but monetary policy and exchange rates must be dealt with separately.
  • Latest leg in the Yen, is helped by technical breakouts.
  • USDJPY is now trading at its highest level since 1998.

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