The AUD/JPY currency pair traded near 114.45 during the early European trading hours on Thursday, maintaining positive momentum, according to FX Street.

The pair's steady movement near this level indicates a continued appetite for risk among traders, with the price hovering around its 100-day simple moving average (SMA), a key technical indicator closely watched in forex markets.

For Japanese investors, fluctuations in the AUD/JPY cross reflect broader trends in Asia-Pacific trade relations and risk sentiment, which remain critical as global markets navigate ongoing economic uncertainties.