Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 gained nearly 0.7% in early trading to 30,039.41. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 dipped 0.5% to 7,198.90, after a better-than-expected wage increase report. The wage price index rose 3.7% year on year. But that could mean an interest rate hike in coming months, according to some analysts. ( read original story ...)
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We anticipate some yield curve control (YCC) policy adjustment at the upcoming June meeting, as we believe the macroeconomic conditions now support sustainable inflation above 2% Japan's real GDP grew ...
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Japan PM Kishida to meet executives from top chip firms -sources
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Japan emerges from recession on post-COVID consumer rebound
Japan's economy emerged from recession and grew faster than expected in the first quarter as a post-COVID consumption rebound offset global headwinds, shoring up hopes for a sustained recovery. ( read original story ...)
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The Chinese yuan slipped to its weakest level this year, nudging 6.98 per dollar and Chinese stocks resumed their recent losing streak, reducing the Shanghai composite's year-to-date gains to 6.5% and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s five best ‘sento’ public bathhouses
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Japan’s economy grew modestly in the first quarter, helped by a recovery in tourism that offset sluggishness in some leading economies. ( read original story ...)
Emanuel welcomes Chicago tech firm for Tokyo office opening
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The Chinese yuan slipped to its weakest level this year, nudging 6.98 per dollar and Chinese stocks resumed their recent losing streak, reducing the Shanghai composite's year-to-date gains to 6.5% and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s main ruling party approves watered-down LGBTQ bill before G7 summit in Hiroshima
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In a small shop nestled in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo neighborhood, a small but popular Japanese confectionary shop called Fugetsu ... during World War II at Hart Mountain, Wyoming, and the business ... ( read original story ...)