Reuters out with the results of their latest straw poll 13 April

  • vs 28 from 35 in previous poll
  • 5 of 31 think BOJ will tighten later this year
  • 15 said 2018, 11 said 2019 or later
  • 16 of 37 concerned that US/Japan dialogue would hurt Japan's economy
  • 29 of 37 predict US/Japan bilateral trade negotiations in near future

What do our esteemed readers think ?

USDJPY currently 108.89 after 108.72 lows. Did you remember to sell again/stay short before Trump helped things along the way ?

Nikkei 225 currently 18368.34 down 0.99% but off its 18304.72 lows as USDJPY steadies.