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Japan's yen sinks as spike in crude oil overpowers safe-haven appeal
The Japanese yen, normally one of the most sought after safe havens in times of geopolitical stress, has dropped 2.4% against ...
Japan's retail rice prices fall below 4,000 yen, hitting prime minister's target
Japan's average retail rice prices fell below 4,000 yen ($27) for the first time in four months, data showed on Monday, after ...
Japan tariff negotiator arranging seventh US visit, sources say
Japan's tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa is arranging his seventh visit to the United States for as early as June 26, aiming ...
Countdown to BOJ decisionUS Fed uncertainty and tariffs test Jamaica’s economic defences
Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to meet again on June 26 and 27, with its next policy decision scheduled for release on June 30. The meeting comes at a pivotal moment, as global and domestic ...
Japan flags big cut to long-end bond issuance before auction
Tokyo: Japan's larger-than-expected cut to super-long bond issuance has potential to ease some upward pressure on yields just ...
Take Five: Time to cool down?
LONDON (Reuters) -Rising oil prices, Middle East tensions, a NATO meeting and a testimony by the U.S. Federal Reserve chief ...