AUD/JPY traded near 110.60 yen in an early European session, with FXStreet citing support at 110.20 and resistance at 111.15 and rating the chart outlook as modestly bearish; the outlet also disclosed that AI tools assisted its technical analysis. BOJ Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino told lawmakers on October 21 that underlying inflation was “quite close” to the 2% goal. RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said the same day that the inflation outlook had become “materially worse” than in August, citing oil prices about one-third above the assumed level and AI and technology costs. After his remarks, The Guardian reported that market pricing for a November 3 RBA rate increase rose from 30% to 45%, though this reflected shifting market expectations rather than a central bank decision.
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USD/JPY
• NeutralRelevance: low
| Market | Currencies |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/21/2026 | 158.148 |
| Change that session | -0.02% |
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