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Stocks Rise in Tokyo on Production Data
Mar 12, 11:30 AM ET |
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| Stocks in Japan closed higher on the optimistic view of the economy and a rise in industrial production. The yen strength prompted more calls to lower the currency and the continuation of loose monetary policy. |
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Tokyo Stocks Rise; Iron Ore Price Hike
Mar 11, 4:02 PM ET |
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| Cabinet Office revised the estimate of the last quarter gross domestic product lower to 3.8% from 4.6%. However, the current quarter estimates may be revised higher after Chinese production accelerated in February. Japanese steelmakers are bracing for 90% increase in iron ore prices from Brazil. |
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Tokyo: Machinery Orders, Producer Prices Decline
Mar 10, 8:11 AM ET |
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| Stocks in Japan struggle after wholesale prices declined for the fourteenth month in a row. Machinery orders index, the measure of business investment and future outlook declined 3.7% in January after surging 20% in December. Beer shipments decline 6.3% in February. |
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Japan Economic Indicators Positive; Stocks Down
Mar 09, 9:07 AM ET |
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| The economic measure indicting economic activities increased in January as exports strengthen and unemployment declines to 10-month low. Sony Corp is targeting to sell 25 million LCD TVs and 2 million 3D models in the next fiscal year beginning April 1. The yen gains against the euro and the dollar. |
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JFE in Japan Agrees to 55% Iron Ore Price Hike
Mar 08, 9:55 AM ET |
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| Japan January exports surged 41% and imports increased 7% as exports to the U.S., EU and China rebound for the second month in a row. Current account swings to a surplus from a year ago month. JFE Holdings agreed to a 55% increase in price in a quarterly contract. |
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Japan Markets Surge on BoJ Speculation
Mar 05, 3:59 PM ET |
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| Stocks in Japan surged on the speculation that the central bank will announce more measure to stimulate the economy next week. Shipping companies surged after a sharp gain in freight rate futures. |
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Business Investments in Japan Drop Again
Mar 04, 6:29 PM ET |
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| The benchmark index in Tokyo closed lower 1.1% on the worries that lower economic growth in China will slow exports. Business investments in Japan declined for the eleventh quarter in a row at the end of last year. Higher yen dragged exporters and automakers lower. |
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Wages in Japan Rise; Retailers Jump
Mar 03, 8:54 AM ET |
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| Stocks in Japan edged fractionally higher after February wages increased. Employers added more overtime to meet a rise in export orders. Toyota sales in the U.S. declined less than expected. Retailers traded higher in Tokyo trading and Fast Retailing led the gainers. |
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Tokyo Jobless Rate Drops to 4.9%
Mar 02, 10:20 AM ET |
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| Jobless rate in Japan dropped to 4.9% in January. Household spending increased 1.7% in January. Astella Pharmaceuticals Inc offered $52 a share for OSI Pharmaceuticals. |
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