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Japan's core CPI fell 0.3% year-on-year in September, its second consecutive monthly decline, signaling coronavirus-driven deflation. USD/JPY rose to 104.94 but met resistance and slipped back to 104.80.
The US 10-year yield hit a four-month high of 0.87%.
Weak Japanese inflation reinforces the case for continued easy policy and a weaker yen, which can support Japanese import demand for US feed in yen terms. The effect on grain prices is minor.
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