-
Japan's Q4 23 Contraction Revised Away, Helping Keep Yen Bid
News that the Japanese economy expanded rather than contracted in Q4 23 has fanned expectations that rates could be as early as next week. This is helping keep the yen supported, though it remains in the pre-weekend range, albeit barely. While the dollar is softer but consolidating against the euro, Swiss franc, and Canadian dollar, it slightly firmer against the Antipodeans and Scandis. Sterling is also in a narrow range, but with a softer bias. Most emerging market currencies are firmer, with the Hungarian forint and Turkish lira the notable exceptions. A quiet North American session looks likely with a light ... (full story)