Japan Labor Cash Earnings (YoY) came in at 0.5% below forecasts (2.3%) in November

Jan 8, 2026

GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Pulls back below 211, momentum shifts bearish

The GBP/JPY retreated for the second consecutive day on Wednesday after hitting a yearly high of 212.16 on Tuesday, dives below 211.00 and posted losses of 0.27%. As Thursday’s Asian session begins, the pair trades unchanged at 210.85.

USD/JPY advances above 156.50 on upbeat US services PMI data

The USD/JPY pair posts modest gains around 156.70 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) softens against the US Dollar (USD) as demand for safe-haven assets cools after geopolitical tensions.