Posts Tagged ‘ yen ’

Nikkei gains, market eyes Greece debt swap

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Japan's Nikkei average bounced back from a three-day losing streak on Thursday, lifted by growing expectations that Greece will complete a key debt swap, while a softer yen and signs of recovery in the … (get the story…)

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Japan extends assistance to post-flood reconstruction

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Japan is considering a grant worth 7-8 billion yen to Thailand, to finance the elevation of Bangkok's outer ringroad and the water gate construction at Pasak River. (get the story…)

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Japan's January Trade Deficit Hits Record

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Japan's trade deficit widened in January to 1.382 trillion yen ($17.0 billion), up 245.9% compared to the year-ago period the country's Ministry of Finance said Thursday. (get the story…)

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Nikkei set to test 9,800 for fourth session

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Japan's Nikkei share average is expected to test 9,800 for a fourth straight session on Monday as yen weakness against the dollar is likely to boost risk appetite, although some market players say technical … (get the story…)

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Japan February Monetary Base +11.3% On Year

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3/1/2012 7:09 PM ET (RTTNews) – The monetary base in Japan was up 11.3 percent on year in February, the Bank of Japan said on Friday, standing at 112.44 trillion yen.That follows the 15.0 percent … (read more…)

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Japan Retail Sales Jump 1.9% In January

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2/27/2012 7:01 PM ET (RTTNews) – Retail sales in Japan climbed an annual 1.9 percent in January, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said on Tuesday, standing at 11.341 trillion yen. That … (read more…)

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