Sterling rises on UK job data, yen near 7-month high as BOJ decision looms
Synopsis by Reuters Jan 17 23
Sterling edged up on Tuesday after data showed the pace of pay growth in Britain ...Read full article 
Reuters: Sterling rises on UK job data, yen near 7-month high as BOJ decision looms
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