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worldJapan Pledges Swift Action as Yen Hits 40-Year Low Against Dollar
Japanese officials vow to intervene in currency markets as the yen weakens to levels not seen in four decades.
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world7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan's Northern Coast, No Tsunami Threat
A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit off Japan's Iwate coast Thursday, rattling Tokyo and halting bullet trains. Eight minor injuries reported; no tsunami danger.
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financeJapan Crude Import Prices Hit Record High Amid Strait of Hormuz Crisis
Japan's crude oil import price reached a record 114,076 yen per kiloliter in May due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions, forcing a strategic shift toward US energy supplies.
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financeBank of Japan Raises Benchmark Rate to 1% for First Time in 31 Years
The Bank of Japan lifted its key interest rate to 1 percent, the highest since 1995, responding to persistent wartime inflation and a weakening yen.
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sportsJa'Kobe Tharp Shatters 110m Hurdles World Record at NCAA Championships
American sprinter Ja'Kobe Tharp set a new 110m hurdles world record of 12.75 seconds at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, breaking Aries Merritt's 2012 mark.
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financeSMFG Markets Chief Urges BOJ to Clarify Rate Path After June Hike
Sumitomo Mitsui's global markets head calls for clear BOJ normalization signal after expected June rate hike to stabilize bond markets.
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financeJapan's Q1 GDP Growth Beats Forecasts at 2.1% Annualized
Japan's economy expanded an annualized 2.1% in Q1, exceeding the 1.7% median forecast, driven by solid domestic demand.
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financeBOJ May Slow Bond Taper as Market Strains Intensify
Japan's central bank faces pressure to ease its bond purchase reductions amid rising yields and fiscal concerns.