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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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Japan’s GDP grew 0.9% in Q3, supported by consumer spending driven by tax cuts and bonuses. Domestic demand offset external pressures, showcasing the resilience of Japan’s economy....
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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The Bank of Japan held its interest rate steady at 0.25% and updated its inflation forecast, predicting moderate stability in Japan’s economic growth through to fiscal 2025....