Economic News Category

December 5, 2023
Japan’s Capital Inflation Eases, Complicating BOJ Policy Exit

Japan’s Capital Inflation Eases, Complicating BOJ Policy Exit In Tokyo, November witnessed a slowdown in core inflation, signaling that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) may face challenges in adjusting its monetary policy. Despite a rapid rise in service prices, the fastest since 1994, due mainly to increased hotel fees and tourism, the core consumer price

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December 4, 2023
Chinese Official Asserts Readiness to Manage Diverse Financial Challenges

Chinese Official Asserts Readiness to Manage Diverse Financial Challenges Li Yunze, the head of China’s National Financial Regulatory Administration, has expressed confidence in China’s ability to navigate an array of financial risks, attributing this capability to the country’s robust long-term economic fundamentals. These fundamentals, Li asserts, provide a sturdy platform that secures the nation’s financial

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December 1, 2023
Japan’s Capital Investment Grows, Indicating Economic Strength

Japan’s Capital Investment Grows, Indicating Economic Strength In a landscape where economic indicators often signal mixed fortunes, Japan has observed a modest uptick in business investments, a positive note amidst a contracting economy. During the summer months, the nation’s capital expenditures on goods, excluding software, increased by 0.3% compared to the previous quarter, as reported

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November 30, 2023
Japan, South Korea Equities Poised for Strong November Gains, China Trails Behind

Japan, South Korea Equities Poised for Strong November Gains, China Trails Behind In November, Japan’s Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s KOSPI outperformed other Asian markets, buoyed by the expectation of a more dovish Federal Reserve, which enhanced the appeal of riskier assets. The Nikkei approached 33-year highs, increasing by 7.9% for the month, as foreign

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November 29, 2023
Asian Markets Stable; ASX 200 Leads Gains on Mild Australian Inflation

Asian Markets Stable; ASX 200 Leads Gains on Mild Australian Inflation Asian financial markets exhibited a sense of stability, drawing inspiration from Wall Street’s overnight gains. However, the positive momentum was tempered by growing concerns about China’s economic forecast. Traders exhibited caution, opting to avoid aggressive positioning as they awaited economic updates from both China

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