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Takaichi's reflationist aide projects Bank of Japan rate hike in September

Takaichi's reflationist aide projects Bank of Japan rate hike in September

TOKYO, Sept 7 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is likely to raise interest rates in September and keep hiking at a pace of once every quarter until January next year, Takuji Aida, an economic adviser to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday.
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Japan revises Q2 GDP up to annualised 1.4% expansion

Japan revises Q2 GDP up to annualised 1.4% expansion

By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Japan's economy grew faster than initially estimated in the April-June quarter from the previous three months, supported by capital expenditures which were less weak than initially estimated, revised data showed on Tuesday.
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Japan July real wages rise 2.4%, biggest gain since 2021

Japan July real wages rise 2.4%, biggest gain since 2021

By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Japan's real wages rose 2.4% in July from a year earlier, marking the biggest increase since May 2021 and the seventh consecutive month of gains, government data showed on Tuesday, signalling that pay trends were gradually recovering.
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Japan upgrades Q2 GDP on slight capex improvement

Japan upgrades Q2 GDP on slight capex improvement

By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Japan's economy grew faster than initially estimated in the April-June quarter from the previous three months, supported by business spending that was less weak than the first reading, revised data showed on Tuesday.
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The yen's sudden surge is upsetting the carry trade faithful

The yen's sudden surge is upsetting the carry trade faithful

By Ankur Banerjee and Rocky Swift SINGAPORE, Sept 8 (Reuters) - A blistering rally in the Japanese yen ahead of an expected interest rate hike from the Bank of Japan next week is upending the long-established and lucrative carry trade, as investors rethink the path ahead for the volatile currency.
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Dollar barely gets lift from boost in Fed hike expectations

Dollar barely gets lift from boost in Fed hike expectations

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Sept 7 (Reuters) - The dollar wobbled on Monday despite a ramp-up in U.S. rate-hike bets, as tension in the Middle East heightened inflation risks that could force global central banks to tighten policy in tandem, eroding the U.S. yield advantage.
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Asia tech shares rally, others hesitant as oil rises

Asia tech shares rally, others hesitant as oil rises

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Asian tech shares rallied on Monday as the robust U.S. jobs report was seen as positive for global growth even as it narrowed the odds on a rise in interest rates, while oil edged higher after the U.S. and Iran attacked ships in the Gulf.
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Asia tech shares rally, others hesitate as oil climbs

Asia tech shares rally, others hesitate as oil climbs

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Asian tech shares rallied on Monday as the robust U.S. jobs report was seen as positive for global growth even as it narrowed the odds on a rise in interest rates, while oil edged higher after the U.S. and Iran attacked ships in the Gulf.
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Another rate hike, just for insurance: Five questions for the ECB

Another rate hike, just for insurance: Five questions for the ECB

By Dhara Ranasinghe and Stefano Rebaudo LONDON, Sept 7 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank is widely expected to hike interest rates on Thursday, erring on the side of caution as the U.S.-Iran war drags on, keeping oil prices high and raising inflation again.
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Global shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul

Global shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul

Global shares are mixed, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul leading gains thanks to buying of computer chipmakers
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Dollar gets little lift from boost in Fed hike expectations

Dollar gets little lift from boost in Fed hike expectations

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Sept 7 (Reuters) - The dollar was on shaky ground on Monday, despite a ramp-up in U.S. rate hike bets as Middle East tensions raised the prospect of broader inflationary pressures that could force global central banks to tighten policy in tandem.
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Asian shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul

Asian shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul

Asian shares are mixed, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul leading gains thanks to buying of computer chipmakers