LOCKED Japan Update: USDJPY Tops 122, Will BoJ Defend 10-Year Peg?

USDJPY Tops 122, Will BoJ Defend 10-Year Peg?
Retail Gasoline Price Falls Slightly, Government May Extend Subsidies
Airlines Adjust Routes to Avoid Russian Air Space
Government to Unveil Inflation Program Next Week

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