Yen firms as USD/JPY slips to around 156.4; Japan August output falls 1.7%

AI Market Summary
Asia session moves were driven by FX and macro cross-currents: USD/JPY slipped to ~156.4 on Japan fiscal half-year-end repatriation flows and mixed Fed messaging. Weak Japan activity data (industrial output and retail sales) reinforced growth concerns, while China's PMIs improved back into expansion. Oil softened on potential supply/SPR headlines, partly offset by elevated US-Iran conflict risk, leaving broader risk sentiment mixed.
Impact level
● Medium
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NCFXUSD2JPY/USDT+0.82%
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● Neutral
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The dollar slipped to around 156.4 yen in Asia, pressured by Japanese half-year-end flows and remarks from Federal Reserve officials. Japan’s August industrial output unexpectedly fell 1.7% m/m versus expectations for a rise. Retail sales growth slowed to 2.7% y/y versus a 3.3% forecast and fell 1.2% m/m, pointing to softer momentum.