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Yen in Focus: Service Inflation Spikes as Pyongyang Rattles Sabers
Abstract:Rising service sector prices in Japan add pressure on the BoJ to normalize policy, while North Korean missile launches inject fresh geopolitical risk into Asian markets.

The Japanese Yen (JPY) faces conflicting drivers today as fresh domestic economic data points toward inflationary pressure, while regional geopolitical tensions escalate following military provocations from North Korea.
BoJ Hawkish Case Strengthens
Japans service sector prices have posted a notable rise, a development that Bank of Japan (BoJ) policymakers have long cited as a prerequisite for shifting away from ultra-loose monetary settings. Sustained growth in service inflation suggests that wage negotiations are beginning to pass through to consumer prices.
For USD/JPY traders, this data supports a structural argument for Yen strength.
Geopolitical Jitters
- North Korea has launched multiple missiles, renewing security concerns.
- USD/JPY: Watch for potential Yen traction against Fed policy expectations.
- Safe-haven flows: Increased activity in the Yen and XAU/USD.
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