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Japan’s Economy Grows at a Faster Pace, Giving the Bank of Japan Room to Raise Rates

Japan’s economy expanded more quickly than expected in recent data, putting the Bank of Japan in a stronger position to consider another interest rate increase. The...

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Japan’s economy grows faster than expected, raising odds of a June rate hike by the Bank of Japan

Japan posted stronger-than-expected GDP growth in the latest reading, fueling expectations that the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates as soon as next month. The...

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U.S. Job Growth Slows in April as Payrolls Rise by 115,000

The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, a softer-than-expected gain that signals the labor market may be cooling. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3...

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Fed Holds Rates Steady, Trims Growth Outlook and Raises Inflation Forecast

Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged at their latest policy meeting and updated their economic projections, signaling a more cautious view of growth and a...

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