There isn't too much in the way of market-moving news.
We have had the yuan weakened again today form the PBOC
- PBOC sets USD/CNY central rate at 6.8972 (vs. yesterday at 6.8731)
- Added - oh and China news: China inflation (November): CPI 2.3% y/y (expected 2.2%)
And some Japan news:
- Japan doubles Fukushima disaster-related cost to $188bln
- Japan finance minister Aso: 3rd supplemental budget goes to cabinet on Dec 22
- Japan - Q4 BSI survey: Big manufacturers index +7.5 (prior +2.9)
I don't see a smoking gun in that lot, but maybe I'm wrong
regardless, USD/JPY making its way higher, up through 114.50 as I update:
Nikkei heading up also.
