Written by WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Countries must not be complacent about the state of the global economy, despite brighter signs of recovery, Japanese Finance Minister Naoto Kan on Saturday warned his counterparts at the International Monetary Fund. READ MORE »
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Asian Shares Higher; Japan Banks, Exporters Lead
SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)–Asian stock markets were higher on Wednesday with Japanese banks outperforming after a report suggested they may be exempt from tighter global regulations at the Group of 20 summit starting Thursday. READ MORE »
Yen Rises to Seven-Week High Versus Euro on Outlook for Economic Slowdown
The yen rose to a seven-week high against the euro as signs the global economy is slowing boosted demand for Japan’s currency as a refuge. READ MORE »
Dollar Drops Against Major Rivals
The dollar fell sharply against major rivals Thursday as speculation mounted that the Federal Reserve could take further action to prop up the U.S. economy. READ MORE »
Asian Commodity Stocks Rise on Growth Hopes; Japanese Shares Fall on Yen
Asian commodity stocks rose as a forecast for faster European economic growth boosted confidence in a global recovery. Japanese shares fell as a stronger yen dented prospects for export earnings. READ MORE »