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Japan core machinery orders rebound 8.7% in April

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Japan core machinery orders rose 8.7% in April from the previous month, government data showed, marking a strong rebound in a key measure of private-sector equipment demand. The seasonally adjusted value of core orders reached...
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Japan factory output drops 2.1 percent in February

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TOKYO: Japan’s industrial output fell 2.1% in February from the previous month, official preliminary data showed on Tuesday, as weaker production in autos, fabricated metals and electronic parts reversed some of January’s strength. The decline matched economists’...
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Bank of Japan lifts rates to highest level in 30 years

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TOKYO, December 20, 2025: The Bank of Japan on Friday raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in three decades, marking another milestone in its gradual departure from ultra-loose monetary policy. The central bank...
Japan’s GDP grows 0.9% in Q3, boosted by consumer spending gains
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Japan’s GDP grows 0.9% in Q3, boosted by consumer spending gains

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MENA Newswire News Desk: Japan’s economy achieved an annualized growth rate of 0.9% in the July-September quarter, maintaining its expansion for the second consecutive quarter. The rise, driven by robust consumer spending, follows temporary income...
BOJ keeps rate steady at 0.25% amid stable inflation projections
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BOJ keeps rate steady at 0.25% amid stable inflation projections

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MENA Newswire News Desk: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced Thursday that it will maintain its policy interest rate at 0.25%, marking a continuation of its ultra-loose monetary approach. The BOJ stated that this decision...