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Japan economy shrinks more than expected, highlights lack of policy options
February 15, 2016 by publisher · Leave a Comment
Japan's economy shrank more than expected in the final quarter of last year as consumer spending and exports slumped, adding to headaches for policymakers already wary of damage the financial market rout could inflict on a fragile recovery. The data underscores the challenges premier Shinzo Abe faces in dragging the world's third-largest economy out of stagnation, as exports to emerging markets fail to gain…
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Fed’s ‘dot plot’ looks increasingly out of touch on rates
February 15, 2016 by creative · Leave a Comment
The Federal Reserve's rate path “dot plot” has become increasingly detached from financial markets' interest-rate projections and risks sending an overly hawkish message that may undermine the central bank's credibility. Despite falling inflation …
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Asia shares rise despite weak China, Japan data; firmer yuan helps
February 15, 2016 by admin · Leave a Comment
Asian shares snapped a five-session losing streak on Monday as China's central bank fixed the yuan sharply stronger, easing fears of depreciation for now, though a string of weak data from Japan to China and Indonesia suggested the bounce may be short-lived. European shares were set to follow Asia higher. Most stock markets in
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