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    February 6, 2024

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    January 31, 2024

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    January 30, 2024

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    January 26, 2024

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    January 25, 2024

  • Japan Logs Trade Deficit of ¥9.29 Tril. in 2023

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    January 24, 2024

  • Japan 2024 “Shunto” Wage Talks Begin Effectively

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    January 24, 2024

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    January 24, 2024

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    January 23, 2024

  • BOJ’s Ueda Notes Progress Toward 2% Inflation Target; No Timing Given for Any Future Interest Rate Hike

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    January 23, 2024

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    January 23, 2024

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