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Japan manufacturing PMI shrinks more than expected in Sept, services strong

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Japan manufacturing PMI shrinks more than expected in Sept, services strong

Japanese manufacturing declined while services grew due to strong consumer demand and wage hikes, suggesting sustained growth momentum for Q3 GDP in 2024.

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Bitcoin jumps while Japan holiday dulls most currencies

Bitcoin surged to one-month highs following Fed rate cuts, while the yen stagnated amid market uncertainties ahead of Japanese leadership changes and cautious economic outlooks.

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Asia stocks, Wall St futures edge up; China trims repo rate

Asian stocks rise as markets anticipate central bank rate cuts and key U.S. inflation data, while tensions around U.S. government funding and currency movements persist.

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Morning Bid: Fed adrenaline keeps pumping, PBOC inertia may drag

Asian markets to start the week positively, buoyed by Fed rate cuts; Japan's yen weakens while China's central bank holds rates amid economic concerns. Key data releases expected.

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BOJ Governor Ueda's comments at news conference

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady, signaled confidence in economic recovery, and emphasized a data-dependent approach for potential future rate hikes.

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BOJ holds interest rates, flags steady growth in inflation

The Bank of Japan maintains interest rates while predicting economic growth and inflation rise, following a recent CPI report showing a 10-month high inflation.

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Wall Street dips after rate cut rally, dollar firms

Wall Street remained stable post-Fed's rate cut. The Dow rose slightly while inflation debates continue. Global markets react, with mixed outcomes from Japan, Europe, and China.

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Japan CPI inflation hits 10-mth high in August; BOJ meeting approaches

In August, Japan's inflation rose as wages increased, with core CPI reaching a 10-month high, prompting speculation of future interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan.

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Japan CPI inflation hits 10-mth high in August; BOJ meeting approaches

Japanese CPI inflation rose to a 10-month high in August, driven by increased consumption and wages. Core readings align with BOJ forecasts, with stable interest rates anticipated.