ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Expectations of a BoJ policy shift tomorrow rise

The Asia-Pacific trading session saw a rise in expectations of a policy shift by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) tomorrow. The Japanese yen weakened against the US dollar as investors anticipate a potential change in the central bank's monetary policy.

In other news, the Australian dollar remained steady despite the release of weaker-than-expected retail sales data. The New Zealand dollar also held its ground, supported by positive risk sentiment in the market.

Overall, the Asia-Pacific FX market showed signs of cautious optimism, with investors closely monitoring the upcoming BoJ policy decision.