Japan
Economics
The yield on German bunds has risen above UK gilts for the first time since 2009 after Japan shifted out of bunds overnight following Germany's disastrous debt auction.
24 November 2011
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Economics
Ratings agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) has warned Japan could face a downgrade over its inability to reduce its debt pile.
24 November 2011
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Bonds
Positive economic data from Japan, US and China boosts fund manager's confidence in the global economy
21 November 2011
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Asia
Japan's economy rebounded in the third quarter, growing for the first time since the catastrophic earthquake in March.
14 November 2011
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Asia
Japan has intervened to weaken the yen for the second time in three months after the currency hit a fresh record high against the dollar.
31 October 2011
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Economics
The yen climbed to a post-World War II high against the dollar yesterday, after Europe's debt crisis spurred demand for safe havens.
26 October 2011
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