Embattled Japanese PM Aso says he will soon make a decision on the date fro the next general election. Aso’s government is very unpopular but the opposition is weak, so the political backdrop in Japan is quite muddled.

USD/JPY is steadying after a dip to the 92.00. 91.79, the spike low from Wednesday is next support for the dollar. More stop-loss sell orders are eyed below that level.