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Shirakawa: Japan economy hurt by yen rise, deflation

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TOKYO, Feb 6 (Reuters) Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa said on Monday that he acknowledges that the economy is in a severe situation due to deflation and a strong yen, signalling the central bank's readiness to offer further monetary stimulus if Japan's fragile economic recovery is threatened. (read more here…) Related items BOJ...

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Japan Proposes Tax Hike to Help Fund Social Security System

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The Bank of Japan says the world's third-largest economy, will contract this fiscal year by four-tenths of one percent. The forecast is a significant reversal from earlier predictions that Japan's gro (read more…) Related items Economic Report: Bank of Japan cuts economy view, holds rate steady Video: Asia Week Ahead: Japan in the spotlight...

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BOJ sees recovery delayed as Europe bites but skips easing (Reuters)

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Reuters – The Bank of Japan forecast the economy will contract in the current fiscal year but kept policy steady on Tuesday, expecting exports to emerging markets and reconstruction after last year’s earthquake will help fuel a steady recovery later in 2012. (read the story…) Related items Instant view: BOJ trims growth forecast on...

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Japan's central bank holds key rate steady

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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) Wednesday left its key short-term interest rate unchanged at virtually zero and maintained the size of its asset purchasing programme as a means to facilitate economic growth i (read more…) Related items Japan’s central bank sees economy improving Economic Report: Bank of Japan cuts economy view, holds rate steady...

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Japan recovery paused as deficit grows

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The Bank of Japan said Wednesday the country’s economic recovery “has paused” because of the slowing global economy and strong yen, as data revealed a growing trade deficit for the export-dependent nation. (get the story…) Related items Japan's 1st Trade Deficit in 30 Years Japan posts first annual trade deficit in 31 years Japan...

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Economic Report: Bank of Japan cuts economy view, holds rate steady

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The Bank of Japan says the nation’s economic recovery has stalled due to sluggish conditions abroad and a rising yen, while keeping its policy rate unchanged. (read more here…) Related items Japan recovery ‘has paused’, warns central bank Japan Proposes Tax Hike to Help Fund Social Security System Japan's central bank holds key rate...

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