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Japanese economy forecast to grow 1.7% in fiscal 2016

22/12/2015(0)
The Japanese economy is expected to grow about 1.7 percent in real terms in fiscal 2016 starting next April, led by recovering consumer spending and solid capital investment, the ... Read More
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Japan reports inflation, household spending soften in July

28/08/2015(0)
The backdrop to the wild drama in financial markets over the past few weeks is a less dramatic but more daunting reality: the deep-seated challenges for sustaining long-term growth, ... Read More
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Bank of Japan’s Kuroda says FX should reflect fundamentals

02/06/2015(0)
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Tuesday it was important for currency rates to reflect economic fundamentals, and reiterated that central bank policy is aimed at fostering price stability ... Read More
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Japan’s Solar Power Growth Falters as Utilities Balk

04/03/2015(0)
Rice fields, golf courses and even a disused airport runway. All over the southern Japanese region of Kyushu, unexpected places gleam with electricity-producing solar panels. Solar use in Japan has exploded ... Read More
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Dollar Approaches 120 Yen on U.S. Growth as Aussie Falls 6th Day

04/12/2014(0)
The dollar strengthened to within 0.1 percent of 120 yen, the highest since July 2007, as analysts forecast that U.S. job growth will accelerate while Japan remains in recession. A gauge of the ... Read More
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Yen Falls to Seven-Year Low on Election Outlook as Won Drops

20/11/2014(0)
The yen declined to a seven-year low versus the dollar amid speculation Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will win elections and extend his economic stimulus program. Japan’s currency dropped against ... Read More
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Japan Elections Bring Noise, White Gloves and Stock Gains

19/11/2014(0)
When an election is called in Japan, this is what happens: candidates with megaphones roam streets in minivans, party leaders give speeches outside Tokyo train stations, and stocks gain ... Read More
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In Japan, Moves to Stimulate Economy Reach a Critical Stage

06/11/2014(0)
In Japan – Hiroyuki Hara has increased prices at his flower shop in recent months, part of a broad reversal of the deflation that has long plagued Japan’s economy. ... Read More
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Japan PM’s stance on next tax hike ‘utterly neutral’

05/09/2014(0)
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stands “utterly neutral” on whether to decide in December to raise the sales tax again next year but he will be very cautious in his ... Read More
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Japan Abe aide Hamada: Could do next sales tax hike in stages

27/08/2014(0)
Japan could soften the impact of a planned sales tax increase by raising it in stages rather than IN a single hike, an outside adviser to Prime Minister Shinzo ... Read More
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