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Japan govt upgrades economic assessment for first time in 2 months
ReutersTOKYO, May 20 (Reuters) - Japan's government upgraded its assessment of the economy in May for the first time in two months, in a sign growth is accelerating as exports and factory output pick up. The economy is gradually recovering, according to the...Tags: Government Debt, Inflation and Deflation, Financial Markets, Economic Indicator, Prices
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METALS-Copper slips on worries Fed will turn off bond-buying tap
ReutersSINGAPORE, May 20 (Reuters) - London copper slipped on Monday after a jump in U.S. consumer confidence raised prospects the country could begin trimming its bond-buying program, eroding metals' allure for investors, against a backdrop of slowing growth in...Tags: Metal, Economy, Business and Finance, Consumers, Consumer Confidence, European Central Bank
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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: Credit Ratings, Economy, Business and Finance, Inflation and Deflation, Central Bank, Finance
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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: Economy, Business and Finance, Central Bank, Finance, Bonds, Weather
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Analysis: Shrinking deficit reduces pressure for budget deal
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chances of a deal between Democratic and Republican lawmakers that would overhaul the tax system, trim government spending and reform safety net spending programs appear to be fading. A sudden improvement in the outlook for the...Tags: Parties and Movements, Government, U.S. House of Representatives, Elections, Congressional Budget Office
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Yen edges up on Amari comments, Asian shares rise
Reuters* Dollar slips from Friday's 4-1/2 year high vs yen * Asian shares firmer after Friday's Wall Street rally * MSCI Asia Pacific ex-Japan rises 0.9 percent By Masayuki Kitano SINGAPORE, May 20 (Reuters) - The yen edged higher on Monday after Japan's...Tags: Federal Reserve, Foreign Exchange Market, Thailand, Nikkei, Germany
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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, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Company, Economy, Business and Finance, Prices, Economic Policy
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BOT rejects claim that banks have fuelled rise in the baht
The Nation, Bangkok, Thailand / Asia News NetworkBANGKOK (The Nation/ANN) -- The Finance Ministry is pointing a finger at commercial banks, accusing them of being behind the steady rise of the baht this year. Somchai Sujjapongse, director-general of the ministry's Fiscal Policy Office, said in the...Tags: Bangkok (Thailand), Economy, Business and Finance, Thailand, Central Bank, Finance
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Local awards recognize sterling workplaces
Richmond Times-DispatchOne company embraces time off from work. Another is steeped in the belief that if people love their jobs they will do their jobs better. Companies in the Richmond area that create sterling workplaces will be recognized at a ceremony Wednesday evening at...Tags: Religion and Belief, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Conservation, Business, Consumers
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Inside Penny Pritzker's portfolio: How a billionaire invests
How do the wealthy stay wealthy? The mandatory financial disclosure released last week by commerce secretary nominee Penny Pritzker provides a rare look at an American billionaire's entire investment portfolio. Pritzker inherited much of her wealth,...Tags: Business, Gold Coast, Economy, Business and Finance, Orlando Real Estate, Sales
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Japanese manufacturers' mood turns positive - Reuters poll
Reuters* Manufacturers sentiment index +7, non-manufacturers +19 * Business mood seen rising further due to 'Abenomics' effect * Reuters poll highly correlates with BOJ tankan By Tetsushi Kajimoto and Izumi Nakagawa TOKYO, May 20 (Reuters) - Japanese...Tags: Elections, Polls, Consumer Confidence, Politics
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For Detroit in crisis, next six weeks determine bankruptcy fate
ReutersDETROIT (Reuters) - Bond restructurings, negotiated settlements with bondholders and bond insurers, and tough talk with unionized workers are on the agenda as Detroit's emergency financial manager tries to meet a self-imposed, six-week deadline to...Tags: Unions, Economy, Business and Finance, Debt Market, Financially Distressed Companies, Wage Contract Issues
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