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The Bank of Japan faces more tests to control yields as inflation picks up

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The Bank of Japan discusses market distortions, and many fear further action The Bank of Japan decided to keep its short- and long-term interest rate targets stable The Board saw inflation expectations raised in a new quarterly report Governor Kuroda is likely to brief the media at 0630 GMT TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of … Read more

Brazil’s markets have improved despite mounting criticism of Lula’s plans

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SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian financial markets rose on Wednesday even as criticism grew of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s economic policies, with analysts and a leading newspaper slamming ministers after markets plunged in the leftist’s first two days in office. Brazil’s real currency and stock market rose after Lula’s chief of staff, Rui … Read more