Investors are anxiously awaiting tomorrow as the data could increase volatility in the currency and other markets.

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The plus reading will definitely pave the way for an end to the Bank of Japan's ultra-easy monetary policy and the market has not factored this in yet.

The plus reading will definitely pave the way for an end to the Bank of Japan's ultra-easy monetary policy and the market has not factored this in yet,

Investors are waiting for earnings releases, the peak of which will come next week.

With the year-end and new-year retail sales showing good results, the market mirrors optimism about the outlook of domestic consumption.