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BoJ poised to hike interest rates in Q4 — Reuters poll
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) will raise its key interest rate in either October or December, according to the majority of economists polled by Reuters. Nearly 96% of economists expect borrowing costs to increase at least 25 basis points (bps) by the end of March.Fxstreet
5 hours ago
Japan's new PM is preparing large economic stimulus to tackle inflation, sources say
By Takaya YamaguchiTOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing an economic stimulus package that is likely to exceed last year's 13.9 trillion yen ($92.19 billion) to help households tackle inflation, government sources familiar with the plan said on Wedn...Reuters
7 hours ago
PRESS DIGEST-British Business - October 22
Oct 22 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. The TimesNews Corp NWSA.O boss Robert Thomson has warned that AI companies are making a "fundamental miscalcul...Reuters
7 hours ago
UK CPI expected to rise in September, supporting BoE’s hawkish stance
The United Kingdom (UK) Office for National Statistics (ONS) will publish the highly relevant Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for September on Wednesday at 06:00 GMT, with markets expecting an uptick in inflationary pressures.Fxstreet
8 hours ago
Japan's exports snap four-month slump as weak yen offsets US tariff hit
September exports +4.2% yr/yr vs forecast +4.6%Imports +3.3% yr/yr vs forecast +0.6%U.S.-bound shipments down 13.3%, China up 5.8%By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Japan's exports rose for the first time in five months in September due to a boost from a weak yen, although U.S. ship...Reuters
9 hours ago
India, US nearing trade deal that would slash tariffs on Indian exports to 15-16%, Mint reports
Oct 22 (Reuters) - India and the United States are nearing a long-stalled trade agreement that would reduce tariffs on Indian exports to the U.S. to 15-16% from the current 50%, India's Mint reported on Wednesday, citing three people aware of the matter. Reuters could not immediately verify the ...Reuters
9 hours ago
Japan exports rise 4.2% y/y in September
TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Japanese exports rose 4.2% year on year in September, marking the first increase in five months, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Wednesday.The result compared with a 4.6% increase expected by economists in a Reuters poll.Imports grew 3.3% in September from a yea...Reuters
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