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EXCLUSIVE-Japan panel warns of dangers if debt unaddressed
ReutersTOKYO, May 20 (Reuters) - A Japanese government panel warns there is "absolutely no" guarantee that domestic investors will keep buying government bonds, citing the risk of a spike in bond yields that could crimp long-term growth prospects, according to a...Tags: Japan, Bonds
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Solid week of US high-grade issuance expected
ReutersBy John Balassi May 20 (IFR) - Despite heading into Monday with increased interest-rate volatility, and stock futures slightly in the red after a big run last week, the credit markets are likely to see another solid week of issuance on the heels of three...Tags: Auction Service, Verizon Wireless, Credit Ratings, Japan, Sony Corp.
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PREVIEW-BOJ may seek ways to calm bond market, policy on hold
Reuters(Recasts with new lead, adds Reuters surveys) * Board meets May 21-22; decision seen May 22 0330-0500GMT * No policy action expected after massive April stimulus * BOJ may fine-tune market operations to stem bond rout * Strong GDP may prompt BOJ to revise...Tags: Central Bank, Tokyo (Japan), Credit Ratings, Japan, Financial Markets
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BOJ may seek ways to calm bond market, policy on hold
ReutersTOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is expected to stand pat on monetary policy this week despite jitters over the recent volatility in bond markets, hoping it can prevent a renewed spike in yields by fine-tuning market operations. The central bank may...Tags: Tokyo (Japan), Credit Ratings, Japan, Financial Markets, Bonds
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Japan upgrades economic outlook as Abe's policies take hold
ReutersTOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese government upgraded its assessment of the economy on Monday, as emerging signs of an upturn in exports and factory output added to growing evidence that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's aggressive polices are beginning to...Tags: Government Debt, Foreign Exchange Market, Economic Policy, Japan, Financial Markets
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Nikkei hits new 5 1/2-year high on weak yen, signs of improving economy
ReutersTOKYO (Reuters) - The Nikkei share average surged to a fresh 5-1/2 year high on Monday, buoyed by further weakness in the yen and optimism over the growth outlook after the Japanese government raised its assessment of the economy for the first time in two...Tags: Foreign Exchange Market, Credit Ratings, Japan, Sony Corp., Toshiba Corporation
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CORRECTED-ANALYSIS-Little sign Abe can shake up Japan's inbound FDI
Reuters(Corrects third from last paragraph to show Renault took a stake in Nissan) * Japan PM Abe set to compile growth strategy in June * Previous growth strategies have fallen flat * FDI boost could show Abe serious about trying new policies By Stanley...Tags: Tokyo (Japan), Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC, Japan, Automotive Equipment, Economic Indicator
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Analysis: Little sign Abe can shake up Japan's inbound FDI
ReutersTOKYO (Reuters) - Japan risks missing, yet again, an opportunity to use foreign investment to help fuel sustained economic growth that has eluded it for the last two decades. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged to make Japan "the world's easiest country...Tags: Tokyo (Japan), Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC, Japan, Automotive Equipment, Economic Indicator
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South Korea says North Korea fires 3 short-range guided missiles into its eastern waters
Associated PressSEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired three short-range guided missiles into its eastern waters on Saturday, a South Korean official said. It routinely tests such missiles, but the latest launches came during a period of tentative diplomacy...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Seoul (South Korea), Weaponry, Japan, Korean War (1950-1953)
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Aide to Japan's leader pays unannounced visit to North Korea
BEIJING -- A senior aide to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived Tuesday in North Korea, but neither country gave a reason for the unannounced visit that followed weeks of high tension in the region over the North's nuclear and missile tests....
Tags: Pyongyang (North Korea), News Agency, Kim Jong Il, Japan, North Korea
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Japan PM sets targets in latest growth strategy tranche
ReutersTOKYO (Reuters) - The latest tranche of Japan's growth strategy will aim to triple infrastructure exports and double farm exports by 2020, as well as boost private investment, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Friday. The government will set a target for...Tags: Summits, Prices, Productivity, Labor Markets, Lobbying
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COLUMN - The radical force of 'Abenomics': Kaletsky
Reuters(Anatole Kaletsky is a Reuters columnist but his opinions are his own.) By Anatole Kaletsky May 17 (Reuters) - The 3.5 percent gross domestic product growth announced by Tokyo on Wednesday suggests that Japan may be the fastest-growing economy in the...Tags: Auto Trends, Tokyo (Japan), Apple iPhone, Economic Policy, Lobbying
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