So says a poll by Reuters of 21 analysts and fund managers 29 June

  • Nikkei 225 forecast to end the year at 20,750 vs 19,000 prev (3 months ago)
  • 21,500 by end-June 2018
  • those polled cite solid corp earnings, relatively weaker ccy, lingering optimism on US economy

Nikkei currently +0.47% at 20,223.73 with USDJPY underpinned still at 112.23 but again failing into 112.50. I expect range trading to continue.

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