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Posted 9/19/2023, 4:49:38 PM

Sterling Slips as Traders Brace for BoE and BoJ Policy Decisions This Week

GBP/JPY retreating to 183.00 as traders await monetary policy decisions from the BoE and BoJ this week.
UK inflation data on Wednesday will set the stage for the BoE rate decision on Thursday, where a 25bps hike is expected.
Japan trade balance figures out late Tuesday could trigger JPY volatility.
BoJ expected to maintain negative interest rate policy at Friday's meeting despite hints of a potential exit strategy.
UK retail sales slated for Friday, with a modest rebound forecast following last month's decline.

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