Japan PM delaying sales tax rise, fiscal reform on back burner
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told lawmakers on Wednesday that he has decided to delay a scheduled sales tax…
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S&P says Japan sales tax hike delay makes ‘some sense’
Delaying a sales tax increase in Japan scheduled for April next year makes "some sense" because the weak economy…
Dollar supported by U.S. rate view, Aussie jumps
The dollar hovered near its highest level in two months against a basket of currencies on Tuesday on growing…
Global markets seem well-prepared for rate hike- Fed’s Bullard
St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard said on Monday global markets appear to be "well-prepared" for a…
Dollar rises on Fed rate hike bets; yen sags on likely delay to sales tax hike
The dollar hit a one-month high against the yen on Monday and stood tall against other peers after comments by…
Asia shares slip, dollar firms after Yellen’s hike hint
Asian shares edged down on Monday while the dollar marked fresh highs after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen…
Nikkei rises amid prospect of tax hike delay, weaker yen
Japanese stocks rose in thin trade on Friday, amid the growing prospect that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe would delay…
Wall Street puts finishing touch on best week since March
Wall Street rose on Friday and capped off its strongest week since March after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet…
Dollar stands tall as Fed minutes rekindle June rate hike bets
The dollar stood tall and set a three-week high against the yen on Thursday, after the minutes of the U.S. Federal…
Dollar hits 17-month low vs. yen, dented by Fed’s cautious stance
The dollar slid to a 17-month low against the yen on Thursday, pressured by minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve's…
