Australia December CB Leading Indicator increase to 0.8% vs 0.2%

Feb 19, 2014

Flash: Is BoJ expanded lending support additional easing? - Nomura

According to Nomura Economists Shuichi Obata and Tomo Kinoshita, Tuesday's BoJ decision to extended and enlarge two bank loan programs should not be seen as additional easing, but should help to correct distortions in money markets.

GBP/JPY lost the 171 handle

GBP/JPY’s 169.20’s up trend is under threat as the pair loses the 171 handle and battles to hold in the containment of the ascending support line.