GBP/JPY rallies 48 pips (0.29%) deep into the session, trading at 168.38.
At the same time, Japan Tokyo Core CPI (YoY) (Nov) came out at 3.6, while a consensus of analysts was expecting 3.5. Japan CPI Tokyo Ex Food and Energy (MoM) (Nov) released yesterday at 23:30 UTC with a figure of 0.2, while the previous figure was 0.2. United Kingdom CBI Industrial Trends Orders (Nov) came out at -5, while a consensus of analysts was expecting -8.
Elsewhere, other currency pairs are also gaining ground as USD/JPY added 0.5% to its value, now trading at 139.29. USD/CHF is up 0.31%.
Meanwhile, EUR/USD is down to 1.0384, losing 28 pips, after closing at 1.0412 in the preceding trading session.
Also worthy of note, United Kingdom CFTC GBP speculative net positions is scheduled for today at 19:30 UTC. Japan CFTC JPY speculative net positions scheduled to come out today at 19:30 UTC.
Pound-Yen is now trading 16.11% away from its significant low of 144.6 first tested a month ago.