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The overnight range was 147.46 - 147.93, Asia is currently trading around 147.60. USD/JPY stalled above 148.00 and continues to chop around sideways without really going anywhere. The USD traded sideways with little clear direction overnight. The price is still in the middle of its recent 146-149 range, and we need a convincing break on either side to see some clearer direction again. Neither the FOMC nor the BOJ were able to provide any clarity, the market will start turning its focus towards payrolls which seems a lifetime away.
Fig 1 : USD/JPY Spot 2H Chart

Source: MNI - Market News/Bloomberg Finance L.P
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