Friday: Bank of Japan hike talk jolts yen higher

Comments from Japanese officials suggesting a rate hike jolted the yen and Japanese bond yields sharply higher overnight. Global markets are now focused on Non Farm Payrolls data tonight for signs of a soft US landing. In our bonus deep-dive interview, ANZ’s Head of G3 Economics Brian Martin explains why the Fed’s next rate cutting cycle will be so different. Before accessing this podcast, please read the disclaimer at https://www.anz.com/institutional/five-in-five-podcast/