Japan's September national CPI, due Thursday 23:30 GMT, is forecast to show core inflation at 2.1% versus 1.7% in August, above the BoJ's 2% target for the first time since December.

InvestingLive10/23, 03:22 AM

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Core CPI topping BoJ's 2% target could raise BoJ tightening bets, supporting JPY

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If core CPI comes in below the 2.1% forecast, the case for near-term BoJ tightening weakens.

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