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Japan's economy regaining steam

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Japan's industrial production rebounded 4 per cent in December from November and household spending increased, suggesting the still-weak economy is gaining some steam after last year's tsunami disaster and flooding in Thailand that… (read more here…) Related items Japan output gains, household spending plunges in August Japan expects economy to shrink in year to...

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Japan Downgrades Economic Forecast

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Japan's central bank on Tuesday downgraded its economic forecast for the current fiscal year, saying the world's third largest economy will likely shrink by four-tenths-of-one-percent because of the g (read more…) Related items Video: Asia Week Ahead: Japan in the spotlight Bank of Japan says economy still improving, keeps rates on hold as expected...

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Japan's economy expected to shrink in fiscal 2011

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Japan is now the world's third-biggest economy after it was overtaken by China in the global GDP stakes in 2010. (read more here…) Related items Japan Q3 GDP growth lowered Japan revises down GDP for July-September Japan to re-start two nuke reactors at Genkai power plant Japan GDP surpassed by China in 2010 Japan's...

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Japan puts reserves to work in global financing role as economy slips

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Japan is crafting ways of using the $1.2 trillion it holds in currency reserves, the world's second-largest, to help bolster its role in international finance as economic stagnation diminishes its share of global output. Last month, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda sealed an agreement in New Delhi making about $15 billion of Japan's reserves available...

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Strong yen hampering Japan's post-earthquake recovery

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While the economy shows signs of a comeback, one of Japan’s top executives says the strong yen will likely haunt the country’s exporters for years. (more…) Related items Yen Surge Threatens to Wipe Out Japan’s Recovery From Quake The Dark Underbelly of Japan’s Earthquake Recovery (The Atlantic Wire) The Dark Underbelly of Japan’s Earthquake...

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Japan FM: stable oil prices key to Iran sanctions

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Japan's top diplomat said Friday U.S.-proposed sanctions on Iran must be considered carefully, warning that the move could drive up global oil prices that would only benefit Tehran and hurt the global economy. (read more here…) Related items Japan's economy regaining steam Japan Downgrades Economic Forecast Japan's economy expected to shrink in fiscal 2011...

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