USD/JPY is extending pullback from multi-month high of 158.07 set on Thursday. The pair drops toward 157.00 in the Asian session on Friday, courtesy of the negative shift in risk sentiment. Markets remain concerned about China's econmic health and the upcoming policies by the Fed and the BoJThe Department of Labour reported that individuals claiming jobless benefits for the first time were 211K, lower than estimates of 222K and the former release of 220K, upwardly revised from 216K.
The Greenback was already performing strongly on expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will reduce interest rates gradually this yearMeanwhile, the Japanese Yen (JPY) performs strongly against its major peers on Thursday amid worries that Japanese administration could intervene in the FX domain against excessive foreign exchange moves. Japan Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said last week that authorities are watching FX moves closely and will act to stabilize faltering Yen
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