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Dollar holds firm near 2025 highs ahead of US payrolls

Tokyo core CPI rose to 2.7%, beating forecasts and boosting Bank of Japan rate hike expectations even as Asia FX slipped.

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Asia markets were largely steady on Friday, October 2, as traders looked ahead to US payrolls, according to Forexlive’s Asia-Pacific market coverage.

The US dollar stayed firm and was near its highest level since May 2025, while Asia currencies slipped despite data support.

Japan’s core CPI jumped to 2.7%, beating forecasts and strengthening market expectations for a Bank of Japan rate hike.

Forexlive also noted that gold dipped near $4,140 before recovering, while oil moved little in the session.

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