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Japan Continues To Struggle To Build Its Way Form Under Pandemic
Meanwhile, the services sector was hit by states of emergency but will recover near the end of the quarter. Meanwhile, the services sector was hit by states of emergency but will recover near the end of the quarter. -
Steady As She Goes: Australia Holds Interest Rates In Spite Of Inflation, Healthy Economy
It expects GDP to grow 4.75% this year and 3.5% in 2022 as a result of fiscal measures and accommodative conditions. It expects GDP to grow 4.75% this year and 3.5% in 2022 as a result of fiscal measures and accommodative conditions. -
Heads Up Down Under: RBA Treads Water With Its Economic Lifeguards
RBA Gov. Philip Lowe says Australia's economic recovery has been stronger than expected but the bank isn't considering lifting the cash rate. RBA Gov. Philip Lowe says Australia's economic recovery has been stronger than expected but the bank isn't considering lifting the cash rate. -
Japan Inflation Rises To -0.4% On Year; BOJ Keeps Rates Unchanged
The BOJ wants to address the bad effects of keeping interest rates low for an extended period. The BOJ wants to address the bad effects of keeping interest rates low for an extended period. -
Japan’s Current Account Balance Down 2.3% On Year
A decrease in returns on bond investments contributed to the outcome. A decrease in returns on bond investments contributed to the outcome. -
Japan's Consumer Confidence Strongest In A Year
The decisive factor affecting consumer sentiment was the falling number of number of virus cases. The decisive factor affecting consumer sentiment was the falling number of number of virus cases. -
Japan's December Current Account Surplus Doubled To Y1.17 Trillion; Travel Surplus A Fifth Of 2019
Travel sector shrinkage is attributed to international travel bans as a result of the virus pandemic. Travel sector shrinkage is attributed to international travel bans as a result of the virus pandemic. -
China Posts Slowest Annual GDP Expansion For 44 Years: Data
However, fourth quarter growth was 6.5% on year - the most in two years and above a 6.1% consensus However, fourth quarter growth was 6.5% on year - the most in two years and above a 6.1% consensus -
China December Trade Booms As World Economies Recover
The country's surplus for all of 2020 was $536.09 billion. The country's surplus for all of 2020 was $536.09 billion. -
Fewer Americans File For Unemployment Benefits In Week Ended Dec. 26
“Holiday noise and uncertainty about extensions of benefits may have held down claims last week.” “Holiday noise and uncertainty about extensions of benefits may have held down claims last week.”