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Japan’s Benchmark Yield Rises to Highest Level Since 2008

Doha: Japan’s benchmark 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level in 17 years on Monday as investors speculated the Bank of Japan (BOJ) may move closer to raising interest rates.

According to Qatar News Agency, the 10-year yield bri…

Japan’s Consumer Inflation Slows as Utility Costs Drop

Tokyo: Japan’s consumer inflation rose in August compared to a year earlier, although the pace slightly slowed due to reduced utility costs.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Japanese internal affairs ministry reported that the Consumer Price Inde…

US Dollar Strengthens as Markets Anticipate Fed Speeches

Doha: The US dollar extended its recovery on Monday following last week’s Federal Reserve interest rate cut, with the dollar index edging slightly higher against a basket of major currencies as investors awaited a series of speeches by Fed officials l…