The yen slipped to 148.68 per dollar on Friday, pressured by Japan's latest inflation data and a stronger US dollar ahead of Powell's Jackson Hole speech. Core CPI rose 3.1% in July, well over the BOJ's 2% target, keeping speculation alive for a possible rate hike by year-end. Still, Governor Ueda remains cautious, noting underlying inflation has yet to firmly settle at target.
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