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Japan manufacturing PMI shrinks more than expected in Sept, services strong

Japanese manufacturing declined while services grew due to strong consumer demand and wage hikes, suggesting sustained growth momentum for Q3 GDP in 2024.

investing.com • 24/09/2024 - 00:42 AM

Asian stocks rise; China up on repo rate cut, Australia hit by retailer losses

Most Asian stocks rose as interest rates fell, but Australian markets lagged due to retail losses from an antitrust lawsuit affecting major companies.

investing.com • 23/09/2024 - 02:40 AM

India's Nifty, Sensex outperform most global markets, behind only Wall Street

India's stock market shows significant gains, trailing only U.S. indexes, with foreign inflows expected to boost momentum into 2025 amidst a robust domestic outlook.

investing.com • 23/09/2024 - 01:29 AM

Asia stocks, Wall St futures edge up; China trims repo rate

Asian stocks rise as markets anticipate central bank rate cuts and key U.S. inflation data, while tensions around U.S. government funding and currency movements persist.

investing.com • 23/09/2024 - 00:35 AM

Morning Bid: Fed adrenaline keeps pumping, PBOC inertia may drag

Asian markets to start the week positively, buoyed by Fed rate cuts; Japan's yen weakens while China's central bank holds rates amid economic concerns. Key data releases expected.

investing.com • 22/09/2024 - 21:49 PM

BOJ holds interest rates, flags steady growth in inflation

The Bank of Japan maintains interest rates while predicting economic growth and inflation rise, following a recent CPI report showing a 10-month high inflation.

investing.com • 20/09/2024 - 03:12 AM

Japan CPI inflation hits 10-mth high in August; BOJ meeting approaches

Japanese CPI inflation rose to a 10-month high in August, driven by increased consumption and wages. Core readings align with BOJ forecasts, with stable interest rates anticipated.

investing.com • 19/09/2024 - 23:40 PM

Japan CPI inflation hits 10-mth high in August; BOJ meeting approaches

In August, Japan's inflation rose as wages increased, with core CPI reaching a 10-month high, prompting speculation of future interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan.

investing.com • 19/09/2024 - 23:40 PM

BOJ preview: likely to stand pat in Sept, but watch for hawkish signals

The Bank of Japan is likely to keep interest rates at 0.25% while signaling a hawkish outlook amid rising inflation and wage growth, affecting stock and currency markets.

investing.com • 19/09/2024 - 03:34 AM

Japan trade balance shrinks less than expected in Aug; Imports, exports lag

Japan's August trade deficit was 695.3 billion yen, less than expected; lower-than-anticipated growth in both imports and exports raised concerns over local demand amid ongoing deflation.

investing.com • 18/09/2024 - 00:04 AM

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