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Japan's August national CPI undershot across the board — headline 1.9% versus 2.0% expected, core 1.7% versus 1.8%, and core-core 1.7% versus 2.0% — pushing USD/JPY higher as traders price a less hawkish BoJ outlook even with the widely expected rate hike still on the table today. AUD/USD firmed after Governor Bullock told a parliamentary committee that the upside inflation risks flagged in August are now materialising, effectively locking in another RBA hike at the September 28-29 meeting and widening the near-term policy divergence between the two central banks. Moves are modest rather than dramatic, so the confirmation point is the BoJ's own language in its outlook: a dovish framing around the hike keeps yen weakness intact and supports the carry-funded risk bid, while any hawkish surprise would sharply reprice USD/JPY and pressure yen-funded positions in equities and crypto beta.
As a Forex signal, watch whether it changes price action, volatility, or flows around JPY=X.
Original Source: InvestingLive Central Banks
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