t Japan which posted its 11th w/w gain. NKY225 opened stronger and closed on its highs +2.88% as JPY weakened to a 2.5yr low vs USD (90.85). Japan's Dec CPI released before the open in Tokyo showed the 7th decline in 8 months (core CPI -0.2% y/y vs est -0.2%) and boosted speculation that the BOJ will ne