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World shares gain after S&P 500 climbs to record, Bank of Japan raises...
Oil prices fell after US President Donald Trump called on oil-producing countries to reduce the price of crude, which would ease worries about...
Firm dollar drags yen down closer to intervention range
However, there are doubts about whether Tokyo will act so close to the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) two-day policy meeting that starts on Thursday.
Tokyo inflation slowdown, output slide clouds BOJ's rate hike outlook
The slew of weak signs in the economy could prompt the central bank to go slow in its next rate hike and give investors an excuse to continue selling...
Euro zone bond yields dip as BOJ ends negative rates
The benchmark German yield dipped slightly after data showed German investor morale improved more than expected in March, with more than 80% of survey...
New highs for Nikkei, Hong Kong limps to holiday break
Trade was lightened in Asia by the closure of Chinese markets for the Lunar New Year break and by a shortened session in Hong Kong.
Firm dollar puts yen within striking distance of 150
The yen eased to 149.83 per dollar, its weakest in over 11 months, moving ever closer to the 150 mark that some traders believe could prompt...
Dollar shines on US economic resilience
The Australian dollar tumbled after the country's July employment unexpectedly fell while its jobless rate ticked up more than expected.
Asia shares on guard for US, China inflation risks
Chinese blue chips (.CSI300) eased 0.7% with investors still disappointed at the lack of major and concrete stimulus steps from Beijing