• and revealed supply side constraints that had been hidden
  • improving conditions in wages and labour market becoming more clear
  • tight labour market will make it easier for wages to rise
  • tackling labour shortages will be key issue from now on
  • not worried about state of US economy
  • expects US economic growth to speed up

USDJPY still 100.94

EURUSD broken up through 1.3710 pivot to post 1.3720 so far.. Offers still at 1.3730

  • increased corporate investment in Japan important for future economic growth
  • need structural reforms to improve productivity