Japan opposition official: we cannot support Iwata as BoJ deputy

According to latest headlines out of Tokyo, a Japanese democrat opposition ‘official’ has crossed the wires to say he cannot support Kikuo Iwata as a nominee for the BoJ deputy position as he has intentions to modify the BOJ law. The Yen has appreciated over 20 pips vs the US Dollar on the news, currently at 93.15.

Mar 5, 2013

Forex Flash: Sticking to 0.3% Aus GDP on March 6 - NAB

Following the upbeat Australian retail sales at 0.9% in January, with most categories rising, and net exports at +0.6% points to GDP growth, the NAB team is "sticking with a 0.3% GDP pick for tomorrow" notes David deGaris, senior economist at the bank.

Japan opposition official: we cannot support Iwata as BoJ deputy

Forex Flash: Sticking to 0.3% Aus GDP on March 6 - NAB

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