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BoJ's latest Regional Economic Report noted that all nine regions have experienced an uptick in their economies, albeit with variations in pace and extent. This improvement is happening despite challenges posed by the global economic slowdown and domestic price increases. The report categorizes the regional economies as either picking up, recovering moderately, or steadily improving. ....
Dollar saw notable decline against most major currencies, maintaining its softer tone in the Asian trading session today, with the exception of its performance against Yen. This selloff amidst a backdrop of improving risk sentiment, reflected by the uptick in major US stock indexes. Investors' attention is now squarely focused on the forthcoming release of US inflation data for December, which is poised to significantly influence market expectations and monetary policy forecasts. ....
The financial markets' initial reactions to stronger than expected US CPI readings are relatively subdued. While there was an immediate response with Dollar and yields rising, and stock futures dipping, these movements lacked significant follow-through. The exception in the currency markets was USD/JPY, which broke through last week's high. However, this move is attributed to a combination of Dollar's strength and Yen's ongoing weakness. The restrained market response suggests that traders and investors may require more time to reassess their views on Fed's path toward policy loosening and adjust their market positions accordingly. ....