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Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.27%

Japan's stock market saw gains on Thursday, with the Nikkei 225 rising 1.27%. Advantest and DeNA led the way, while SUMCO and Nissan lagged behind.

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BOJ likely to keep rates steady in Dec, eyes wage trend for future moves - Reuters

The Bank of Japan is likely to maintain interest rates at its upcoming meeting, assessing global risks and wage growth projections amid cautious policymaker sentiment.

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Asia stocks rise as US inflation cements rate cut bets, China policy meet in focus

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Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.07%

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Asia stocks mixed ahead of US inflation, China shares rise on policy hopes

Asian stocks displayed mixed results as investors remain cautious before U.S. inflation data, while Chinese markets gained anticipating stimulus; Japan's shares fell due to inflation concerns and rate hike speculation.

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Stocks settle in for nervous wait on US CPI

Asian markets pause before anticipated Canadian rate cut and crucial U.S. inflation data, while investors remain cautious amid record highs in Wall Street indexes.

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US bullish positioning continues to extend, Citi analysts say

US and European markets show increased bullish positioning despite mixed economic signals, with investors anticipating potential rate cuts and shifts in labor market trends.

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Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.55%

Japan's stock market rose, led by Marine Transport, Steel, and Communication sectors. The Nikkei 225 gained 0.55%, with notable performances from Sumitomo and Sony, while crude oil prices fell.

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Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.22%

Japan's stock market saw gains led by the Machinery, Gas & Water, and Transport sectors, with the Nikkei 225 rising 0.22% as rising stocks outpaced declines.

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Japan GDP up slightly more than expected in Q3, but private consumption weakens

Japan's Q3 GDP grew 1.2%, boosted by exports and capital spending, but private consumption lagged, raising concerns over future interest rate increases by the Bank of Japan.