Also:

  • Says government will make decision on sales tax in autumn
  • Will make decision after consulting experts
  • GDP figures were positive, which are among factors in determining if to raise sales tax

Headlines on the wires

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USD/JPY has bounced from its 95.93 low after the GDP data release. Japanese importers said to be the buyers.

96.25/30 is a bit of short-term technical resistance now