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Most Asian markets extended a global rally Wednesday as investors gave a cautious welcome to Donald Trump's first full day in ...
Japan kicks off spring wage talks, smaller firms in focus
Japan's biggest business lobby Keidanren and trade unions kicked off annual labour talks on Wednesday that are likely to lead ...
Japan wage growth gathers steam as reluctant retailers raise pay
Japan's retailers, typically among the most tight-fisted of employers, are offering big pay increases for a second year in a ...
Bank of Japan is expected to hike rates this week, CNBC survey shows
Out of 19 economists, 18 agreed on prospects of a rate hike, with most pointing to a recent change in tone of the BOJ ...
Dollar Drifts Lower as Traders Ponder Trump Tariff Plans
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BOJ eyes taking banks to court
To this end, BOJ is working to fast-track its EKYC project or ‘know your customer information’, which will allow customers to ...
BOJ looking at having ABMs in underserved communities
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Bank of Japan expected to raise rates on Friday with inflation and wages ‘on path’
The Bank of Japan is likely to raise rates at its January 24 meeting following recent supportive comments from BoJ governor Kazuo Ueda and deputy Ryozo Himino.
Japan’s Rengo agrees with BoJ that there is wage hike momentum in regions
With markets fully pricing in an interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) on Friday, the head of Rengo – Japan’s largest ...
Luxury, hotel stocks all the rage as tourists flock to Japan
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Japan business lobby cites positive price trend ahead of BOJ decision
Keidanren head Tokura’s comments create a positive backdrop for the BOJ as its board prepares to deliver its policy decision ...
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In Japan, wage growth gathers steam as retailers reluctantly raise pay
Japan’s retailers, typically among the most tight-fisted of employers, are offering big pay increases for a second year in a row, meaning squeezed profits for companies, more spending money for ...