Bank of Japan debated growing case for rate hike, September minutes show
One member saw need to hold to avoid surprising markets Another saw timing ripe for hike from Japan…
Asian stocks rise on AI sentiment, dollar near 3-month high
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China’s Xi pushes for global AI body at APEC in counter to US
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Asia stocks rise on AI optimism, investors gird for Fed, tech earnings
Asia shares upbeat; eyes on earnings from tech giants Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta report after the bell 25bp Fed…
Japan’s new economy minister says weak yen has benefits to growth
Weak yen could weigh on households’ purchasing power Weak yen boosts exporters’ profits, domestic investment Pain from weak…
Japan’s century-old Fujikura rides AI data centre boom to become Nikkei standout
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