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BoJ’s Takata: Won't comment on JGB yield levels
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Board Member Hajime Takata is back on the wires this Wednesday, saying that he “won't comment on Japanese government bond (JGB) yield levels.” Additional quotes Long-term interest rates moving in line with state of Japan's economy.
Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 19
China's new home prices stagnate in January as demand struggles
New home prices flat, existing home prices continued to fallChina's property market struggles despite government effortsHigh inventory and bearish demand hinder market stabilizationAdds comments, detailsBy Liangping Gao and Ryan Woo BEIJING, Feb 19 (Reuters) - China's new home prices stal...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Japan exports climb in January but US auto tariffs could deal heavy blow
Trump flags 25% tariffs on autos, Japan's biggest exportsJanuary exports +7.2% yr/yr vs forecast +7.9%Imports rise 16.7% yr/yr in January Recasts and writes throughBy Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Japan's exports rose for a fourth consecutive month in January led by auto shipm...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
China's new home prices stagnate in January as property sector struggles
China's new home prices were unchanged month-on-month in January, official data showed on Wednesday, suggesting the crisis-hit property sector is still grappling to find stability, despite continued government efforts to prop up the market.
Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
BoJ’s Takata: BoJ must gradually shift policy even after January's rate hike
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Board Member Hajime Takata said on Wednesday, “the BoJ must gradually shift policy, even after January's rate hike, to avoid upside price risks from materialising.“ Additional quotes Japan's real interest rates remain deeply negative, no change to accommodative monetary environment.Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 19
Vietnam to approve key infrastructure projects, revised GDP target
HANOI, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Vietnam's National Assembly will on Wednesday vote to approve a new economic growth target for this year and adopt resolutions supporting major infrastructure projects, including nuclear power plants and a rail link to China. The government has sought approval from lawm...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Japan exports rise 7.2% year/year in January
TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Japanese exports rose 7.2% year-on-year in January, up for a fourth straight month, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Wednesday.The result compared with a 7.9% increase expected by economists in a Reuters poll.Imports grew 16.7% in January from a year earlier, ver...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
