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Japan Inflation Records Two Years Above BOJ's Target as Meeting Looms

By Megumi Fujikawa

TOKYO--Japan's consumer inflation has stayed above the Bank of Japan's 2% target for two years, government data confirmed Friday, amid speculation over further interest-rate...

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Japan Inflation Records Two Years Above BOJ's Target as Meeting Looms -- Update

By Megumi Fujikawa

TOKYO--Japan's consumer inflation has stayed above the Bank of Japan's 2% target for two years, government data confirmed Friday, amid speculation over further interest-rate...

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UK retail sales stagnate in March - Sharecast.com

UK retail sales were flat in March, undershooting expectations, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics.

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Retail sales in Great Britain flatline as households continue to feel squeeze

Shoppers cut back in March, with data likely to increase pressure on Bank of England over interest rates

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Retail sales stagnate in March as Britain struggles out of recession

Retail sales unexpectedly stagnated in March as Britain struggles its way out of recession.

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Bank of England left with tough choice after week of fresh data

Most of this week has been dominated by discussions about when the Bank of England will start cutting interest rates.

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Stocks waver and oil prices rise after Israeli missile strike on Iran

Direct conflict between Israel and Iran, which threaten global oil supplies and could drive up energy costs, has investors on edge.

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Week Ahead for FX, Bonds : U.S. Economic Data, BOJ Decision in Focus

Below are the most important global events likely to affect FX and bond markets in the coming week starting Monday April 22.

While the latest developments out of the Middle East ratchet up...

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Oil markets are on edge after Israel strikes Iran

Oil markets have been jittery ever since Israel’s invasion of the Gaza Strip began last year

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Stocks tentative on rising Israel-Iran tensions

Stock prices in London closed up on Friday, as investors showed caution in reaction to Israel carrying out retaliatory strikes on the Iranian central province of Isfahan.

The FTSE 100 index closed up...

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