USD/JPY Higher as U.S Winds Down for the Holiday

The USD/JPY advanced on Friday. The pair is trading at 117.51. up 0.1.37. Forex markets are trading choppy . U.S Exchanges and government offices will be closed Monday in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday. Forex trading in Europe will be normal. U.S Banks and Brokers will have staff on hand to sort out the unusually busy activity this week. Forex Futures will open normal time Sunday night and close at 1:00 PM ET on Monday.