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RPT-BOJ keeps rates steady, raises growth and inflation forecasts
TOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Friday and raised its economic and inflation forecasts, signalling its readiness to continue hiking still-low borrowing costs.As widely expected, the central bank maintained short-term interest rates at 0.75% by an 8-1 vote.BO...Reuters
Fri, Jan 23
BOJ policy board members' CPI, GDP forecasts for FY2025-2027
TOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Here are the median forecasts for changes in real gross domestic product (GDP) and consumer price index (CPI) from the Bank of Japan's policy board members. (year/year % change, previous forecasts in brackets) Real GDP Core CPI (excl fresh food)Core-core CPI (exc...Reuters
Fri, Jan 23
BOJ keeps rates steady, raises growth and inflation forecasts
TOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Friday and raised its economic and inflation forecasts, signalling its readiness to continue hiking still-low borrowing costs.As widely expected, the central bank maintained short-term interest rates at 0.75% by an 8-1 vote.BO...Reuters
Fri, Jan 23
EXPLAINER-How a five-yearly Communist Party congress picks Vietnam's next leaders
By Francesco Guarascio HANOI, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Vietnam's ruling Communist Party wraps up its 14th five-yearly congress on Friday, after meeting to select its top leader and set key targets until 2030. HOW IS THE LEADERSHIP DECIDED?About 1,600 delegates, representing more than 5 million ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 23
China likely to set 2026 GDP growth target between 4.5% and 5%, SCMP says
Jan 23 (Reuters) - China is likely to set this year's economic growth target in a range between 4.5% and 5%, the South China Morning Post said on Friday, citing sources briefed on the matter.China's State Council Information Office (SCIO) did not immediately respond to Reuters' request f...Reuters
Fri, Jan 23
Japan's factory activity returns to growth after seven months, PMI shows
TOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing activity expanded in January for the first time in seven months, buoyed by the biggest rise in new export orders in more than four years, a private-sector survey showed.The S&P Global flash Japan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PM...Reuters
Fri, Jan 23
EU wants U.S. trade deal back on track, but warns it would defend itself if threatened again
EU leaders relieved by Trump backing down on threats over GreenlandWorries persist over Trump's unpredictability, potential tariffsEU-U.S. trade deal back on trackBy Lili Bayer and Bart H. Meijer BRUSSELS, Jan 23 (Reuters) - EU leaders heaved a sigh of relief over Donald Trump's U-turn on...Reuters
Fri, Jan 23
