Given the way markets have reacted to key events and economic data this week all we can say at this point is there will be a reaction to the U.S. jobs report, especially if there is a miss in either direction.
Looking at the Heatmap shows a focus in the JPY… USDJPY finding 150-152, as suggested, a sticky zone.
GBPJPY has bounced back above the key 188.00 level after a brief move below it.
Keep an eye on the U.S. 10-year bond yield post-data and a 4.40%~4.50% range
Here are BOE GOV Bailey’s comments… as we noted after the rate cut deciaion the 9-0 vote was a trigger to sell GBP. Bailey just downplayed it. As always, the reaction to the news is what matters.