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Malaysia's Economic Growth Likely to Slow in 2H — Market Talk

Malaysia's economic growth is likely to moderate in 2H as higher costs, trade uncertainty and geopolitical tensions weigh on business activity and consumer spending, MBSB Research says in a note. However, private consumption could continue to drive growth, backed by a healthy labor market, wage gro…

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China's Manufacturing Activity Returns to Expansion

China's manufacturing activity expanded in June after remaining flat last month, thanks in part to resilient exports amid robust global demand for artificial-intelligence and green products.The official manufacturing purchasing managers index edged up to 50.3 this month from May's 50.0, according t…

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Telstra's Buyback Capacity Likely to Be a Key Focus — Market Talk

With few surprises expected at Telstra's annual result announcement in August, Bell Potter analyst Chris Savage is thinking about the Australian company's prospects for capital management. Savage tells clients in a note that the telecommunications provider's fiscal 2027 guidance is likely to be equ…

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Japan Finance Minister Delivers Another Verbal Warning as Yen Slides

By Megumi FujikawaTOKYO--Japan's finance minister renewed her pledge to stop excessive yen volatility, coming as the currency hit a nearly 40-year low against the dollar and investors remain on high alert for intervention."We will take appropriate action on currencies at any time as needed," Satsuk…

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Yen Falls to 40-Year Low Versus Dollar, Traders Alert for Potential FX Intervention

By Ronnie HaruiThe yen fell to a 40-year low against the dollar in Asia on Tuesday, with traders on high alert for potential foreign-exchange intervention after a top Japanese official warned authorities could step in to prop up Japan's currency.Signs that U.S.-Iran peace talks would resume today a…

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Yen Intervention Risks Elevated as It Hits 162 Versus Dollar — Market Talk

Japan's Ministry of Finance vigilance against speculative bearish yen bets warns of intervention risks as 162 versus the dollar is breached, says Vishnu Varathan, managing director and head of macro strategy, APAC at Mizuho Securities. The yen weakened to a fresh 40-year low against the dollar earl…

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Japan Offering Y2.8T Of 1.4% 2-Year Govt Bonds

TOKYO--Japan's Ministry of Finance said Tuesday it is auctioning Y2.8 trillion of two-year government bonds. Issue 2-year govt bond (No 486) Coupon 1.4% Settlement Date Jul 1, 2026 Maturity Date…

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Japan MOF To Auction Y600.0B Of 30-Year Govt Bonds Jul 7

TOKYO--Japan's Ministry of Finance said Tuesday it plans to auction Y600.0 billion of 30-year government bonds on Jul. 7, 2026. Issue 30-year govt bond Auction Date Jul 7, 2026 Settlement Date Jul 8, 2026 Maturity Date Jun 20, 2056 Of…

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