Japan
Global
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the head of the International Monetary Fund, has warned global currency disputes are a "real threat" to the economic recovery.
08 October 2010
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Asia
The Japanese yen hit a new 15-year high against the US dollar today as prime minister Naoto Kan hinted at further currency intervention.
07 October 2010
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Economics
Global markets have rallied on the back of Japan's cut in interest rates, with the FTSE and Dow both up over one percentage point.
05 October 2010
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Asia
The Bank of Japan has cut interest rates to virtually zero in an effort to revive the ailing economy.
05 October 2010
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Asia
Eclectica founder Hugh Hendry has initiated a substantial short position in Japanese credit, on expectations of a sharp correction in the Chinese growth story.
04 October 2010
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Economics
Japan's central bank is believed to have intervened for the second time in a week to combat the rising yen.
24 September 2010
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