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The Bank of Japan meets on Friday, 14th of June, 2024. We preview what to expect from the BOJ decision and how it might impact the USD/JPY and Nikkei 225.
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Softbank founder feels the heat after big bets fail
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SoftBank shares up after major buyback but for how long?
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Yen depreciation and stable economic policy may help Japan stocks weather macro headwinds.
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Seasonal patterns affect the stock market performance. September is a risk-off month, whereas April, November, and December are risk-on months. Surprisingly, stocks perform significantly better in odd years than in even years.
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Australian benchmark index saw its worst day since 2020 on hawkish comments from US Fed
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Fast Retailing laid down plans to focus on e-commerce operations
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Markets in China fell as data showed the service sector contracting
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Market in Japan slipped on Friday, while Hong Kong and Australia shares remained muted
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Cosmetics firm looking to optimise its portfolio after a first half loss
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COVID-19 concerns weaken markets in Australia, South Korea and Vietnam
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Benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index rose for a third straight day led by mining and tech gains
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Benchmark Nikkei 225 index recovers from near eight-month low as automobile stocks rebound
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South Korea’s KOSPI extends eight-day losing streak as South Korean won hits near one-year low on Tuesday
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Japanese car exporters dragged markets on Monday after yen rose 0.3% against the dollar