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Trading remains subdued in the Asian session, with all major currency pairs locked inside yesterday’s ranges. Directional conviction remains elusive as traders look to fresh catalysts from both data and central bank events. Minutes from the BoJ’s July meeting leaned hawkish, showing more board members are warming to the idea of returning to rate hikes. […]

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