The S&P downgrade, the BOJ, Golden Week looming, and the fact that it’s Friday; all sound like good reasons for risk-off sentiment to dominate. AUD/JPY and EUR/JPY will be the main pairs to watch during this session.
‘Risk-off’ the likely theme for today
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