BOJ Considering Raising Inflation Forecasts to Near 2% Target -Nikkei

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is considering raising its inflation forecasts in January to show price…

Indonesia Issues Emergency Regulation to Replace Controversial Job Creation Law

Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has signed an emergency regulation to replace the controversial job creation law,…

Analysis-Modi’s Popularity Key to Selling cut in Food Aid Ahead of Indian Elections

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s move to effectively halve food rations to the poor ahead of…

Japan to Make Raising Wages a Top Priority, Says Senior Govt official

Japan’s government will make raising wages a top priority in its economic policy next year, Deputy…

Toyota’s Nov Global Vehicle Production Rises 1.5% to Record 833,104

Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) Corp reported on Monday a 1.5% rise in November global vehicle output, reaching…

Mexico’s Newest Oil Refinery Now Seen Working At Half Capacity in Mid-2023

Mexican state oil company Pemex’s newest refinery will reach half of its crude processing capacity in…

Dollar Retreats After Overnight Gains, Ahead of Economic Data Dump

The U.S. dollar slipped lower in early European trade Friday, handing back some of the previous…

Chile Fires hit Port and Coastal City, Two Dead

A major fire broke out at Chile’s Ventanas port near a refinery and smelter belonging to…

Oil Extends Rally as U.S. Supplies Tighten Ahead of Demand-Heavy Holidays

Oil prices extended gains into a fourth straight session on Thursday after inventory data showed that…

Asia FX Weakens as Dollar Steadies from BOJ Shock, Yen Slips

Most Asian currencies fell on Wednesday as the dollar steadied from a sharp tumble against the…