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Japan sees results from 'Abenomics' growth strategy, as GDP jumps 3.5 pct, beating forecasts
AP Business WriterTOKYO (AP) — Japan's economy grew by a stronger-than-expected 3.5 percent in annual terms last quarter, giving Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a boost as his government tackles reforms needed to ensure a sustained recovery from two decades of malaise....Tags: Demonstration, Government Debt, Labor Legislation, Economy, Business and Finance, Career and Workplace
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US high-grade bond market tone subdued after Merck jumbo trade
ReutersBy John Balassi NEW YORK, May 16 (IFR) - Market tone is relatively muted early on Thursday, despite the surprisingly better-than-expected first quarter GDP print from Japan that showed that the governments new inflation policies are beginning to kick in....Tags: Land Price, Walmart, Financial Markets, Services and Shopping, Books
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US stresses coordination after Japan PM's aide visits N.Korea
ReutersBy Linda Sieg TOKYO, May 16 (Reuters) - A U.S. envoy for North Korea sidestepped questions on Thursday on the nature of a surprise visit to Pyongyang by an aide to Japan's prime minister, but said all sides tackling North Korea's nuclear ambitions should...Tags: Travel, North Korea, Government, South Korea, China
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Weak U.S. data sends dollar lower, Wall St seen down
Reuters* Dollar reverses gains against euro and yen * Data shows surprises weakness in labour and housing markets * European shares flat but still near multi-year highs * Japanese growth spurt 'proves Abenomics is working' By Richard Hubbard LONDON, May...Tags: Foreign Exchange Market, Inflation and Deflation, China, Economy, Business and Finance, Unemployment Benefits
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Japan PM's "Third Arrow" reforms seen short of overhaul
ReutersBy Linda Sieg and Kaori Kaneko TOKYO, May 16 (Reuters) - Anyone expecting a broad overhaul of Japan's economy that would remove barriers to competition will likely be disappointed when Prime Minister Shinzo Abe launches his "Third Arrow" policy next...Tags: Litigation and Regulation, G8, Economic Policy, Lobbying, Conservation
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Japan's first-quarter growth spurt shows early benefits of Abe's policy gamble
ReutersTOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy expanded at a rapid clip at the start of the year, the first hard evidence that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's sweeping stimulus is beginning to rouse consumers and businesses into action even as risks loomed in the horizon....Tags: Foreign Exchange Market, Government Debt, Government, Bonds, Weather
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Japan govt takes aim at electricity monopolies
Reuters* Japan power costs among highest in world * Electricity mkt overhaul is key part of PM's reform agenda * But regional monopolies will be hard to overcome By Aaron Sheldrick and Risa Maeda TOKYO, May 16 (Reuters) - Japan is embarking on its most...Tags: Litigation and Regulation, Government, Energy, National Government, Alternative Energy
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Japan's first quarter growth beats forecasts as first stimulus effects felt
ReutersTOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy grew faster than expected in January-March, expanding at its quickest pace in a year on the back of solid private consumption and a rise in exports spurred by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's aggressive monetary and fiscal...Tags: Tokyo (Japan), Consumers, Japan, Government Debt, Economic Indicator
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METALS-Copper slips on demand fears after U.S., European data
ReutersSINGAPORE, May 16 (Reuters) - London copper slipped on Thursday after Europe's shrinking economy and a drop in U.S. factory output underlined a dimming demand outlook for metals, although a softer dollar limited losses. FUNDAMENTALS * Three-month...Tags: Foreign Exchange Market, Land Price, Japan, Germany, Metal and Mineral
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Japan's parliament approves $906 billion budget to revive economy
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's parliament has approved a record-high 92.6 trillion yen ($906.2 billion) budget for this fiscal year, raising military spending for the first time in 11 years and boosting public works outlays to help revive the economy. The...Tags: Japan, Politics, Parliament, Upper House, Lower House
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PREVIEW-Japan Q1 growth pickup to show early stimulus effects
Reuters* Q1 GDP forecast +0.7 pct qtr/qtr, 2.8 pct annualised * Consumption seen +0.9 pct qtr/qtr, capex +0.7 pct * First "Abenomics" report card to show early effects * Economy seen sustaining growth in Q2 as exports recover * No growth contribution from...Tags: Consumers, Japan, Government Debt, Consumer Confidence, Investments
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Japan first-quarter growth pickup to show early stimulus effects
ReutersTOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's economy is expected to have grown in January-March at its fastest pace in a year due to solid private consumption and a recovery in capital investment encouraged by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's recipe of aggressive monetary and...Tags: Japan, Consumers, Government Debt, Consumer Confidence, Investments
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