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Bank of Japan set to keep rates steady as Iran war clouds outlook

Bank of Japan set to keep rates steady as Iran war clouds outlook

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is widely expected to hold off raising interest rates on Tuesday, but drop hawkish signals to leave itself scope to push up borrowing costs in coming months to counter inflationary pressure from the Middle East conflict.
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Asian stocks meander ahead of tech earnings, BOJ awaits

Asian stocks meander ahead of tech earnings, BOJ awaits

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, April 28 (Reuters) - Asian stocks held near record highs and the dollar was muted on Tuesday as investors weighed the geopolitical maelstrom in the Middle East and braced for megacap earnings and a slate of central bank meetings, with the Bank of Japan due later in the
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Dollar advances as US-Iran talks suffer setback

Dollar advances as US-Iran talks suffer setback

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, April 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar started Monday's session on the front foot as dimming hopes of a deal to end the Middle East war sapped the mood, keeping the Japanese yen pinned near the crucial 160 level ahead of the Bank of Japan's policy decision later in the
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Yen steady as BOJ kicks off big week for central banks

Yen steady as BOJ kicks off big week for central banks

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, April 28 (Reuters) - The Japanese yen steadied in the Asian morning on Tuesday ahead of the Bank of Japan's latest policy decision, the first in a busy week for major central banks including the Federal Reserve as the Iran war loomed large over policymakers and
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Japan's record bull run under threat as Mideast war clouds earnings season

Japan's record bull run under threat as Mideast war clouds earnings season

By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, April 27 (Reuters) - As Japanese companies begin earnings season with rosy reports of results past, investors are watching out for signs of the Middle East conflict upending business forecasts and derailing what has been a world-beating bull run in shares.
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Federal Reserve Expected to Hold Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns

Federal Reserve Expected to Hold Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns

Federal Reserve Expected to Hold Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns
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US stocks hover near their records as oil prices rise

US stocks hover near their records as oil prices rise

The U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally is stalling after uncertainty rose over the weekend about what will happen next in the Iran war
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US stocks drift as their record-breaking rally slows, while oil prices rise

US stocks drift as their record-breaking rally slows, while oil prices rise

The U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally is slowing after uncertainty rose over the weekend about what will happen next in the Iran war
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Easter discounts lower UK shop price inflation in April, BRC survey shows

Easter discounts lower UK shop price inflation in April, BRC survey shows

By David Milliken LONDON, April 28 (Reuters) - Easter promotions on chocolate eggs, home renovation materials and clothing helped lower shop price inflation in April, offering households some respite ahead of an expected further rise in prices caused by the Iran war.
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US stocks edge back from their records as oil prices rise

US stocks edge back from their records as oil prices rise

The U.S. stock market’s record-breaking rally is flagging after uncertainty rose over the weekend about what will happen next in the Iran war
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Toyota sales fall for second month in March on Middle East slump, RAV4 model change

Toyota sales fall for second month in March on Middle East slump, RAV4 model change

TOKYO, April 27 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor said on Monday global vehicle sales fell for a second successive month in March, as a sharp drop in the Middle East and a model changeover for its popular RAV4 sport utility vehicle weighed on deliveries.
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Egypt economic outlook trimmed slightly due to Iran war: Reuters poll

Egypt economic outlook trimmed slightly due to Iran war: Reuters poll

By Patrick Werr CAIRO, April 26 (Reuters) - Analysts have shaved their forecasts for Egyptian economic growth in a Reuters poll for this year and next as the Iran war drives up energy prices and puts pressure on inflation.