USD/JPY back under 140 - higher CPI a talking point

USD/JPY has finally dribbled a little lower on the session. Its back under 140.00. Which is not overly significant, for sure. It is a big round number and a bit of a reference point only.

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Goldman Sachs Japan inflation graph:

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