Japan Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI in line with expectations (54.5) in May

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Japanese Yen holds gains following Trade Balance data

USD/JPY remains subdued for the second successive day, trading around 158.90 during the Asian hours on Thursday. The pair depreciates as the Japanese Yen (JPY) holds gains following the release of Japan’s Merchandise Trade Balance Total data.