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The forex markets commenced the week on a relatively quiet note, despite generally positive risk sentiment. This was highlighted by Japan’s Nikkei, which continued its impressive performance, breaking above 35k mark to reach new three-decade highs. The robust momentum could continue until the eagerly awaited BoJ meeting later in the month, where fresh economic forecasts […]

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