Asia Market News: Retail Sales to Keep Pressure on the RBA and the Bank of Japan

Retail sales figures from Japan supported bets on an April Bank of Japan pivot from negative ... fuel demand-driven inflation and enable the BoJ to exit negative rates. While the spring wage ... Read More

Japan: Stronger-than-expected retail sales, softer-than-expected industrial production

Core inflation exlcuding fresh food, a preferred measure for the BoJ, eased to 2.4% (vs 2.5% in February, 2.4% market consensus), but we don't think this would have any impact on the Bank of Japan's ... Read More

Japanese business groups welcome BOJ's first rate hike in 17 years

The Bank of Japan has made ... of Japan's biggest business lobby said, welcoming Gov. Kazuo Ueda's move to hike interest rates for the first time in 17 years. "I think the BOJ has caught the ... Read More

Japan's money printing slows as BOJ moves away from radical stimulus

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is likely to allow cash circulation to continue to slow after it last month abandoned a commitment to keep increasing monetary base until inflation stably exceeds its 2% ... Read More

Retail sales rebounded in February, but consumers may be growing more cautious

Retail sales, a measure of how ... Get a brief on the top business stories of the week, plus CEO interviews, market updates, tech and money news that matters to you. We've added you to our mailing ... Read More

Retail sales in US rebound less than expected in February

WASHINGTON, D.C.: US consumer spending warmed slightly in February, according to government data released on Thursday, with retail sales regaining ground on the back of higher temperatures. Retail ... Read More

Australian Retail Sales Rebound in January, Miss Estimates

The retail report comes a day after data showed Australian inflation was steady in January at 3.4% when economists had predicted an acceleration. The more subdued sales and consumer price growth ... Read More

German Retail Sales Slump More than Expected

German retail sales were significantly weaker than forecast, symbolizing the woes in the sector as consumer confidence remains sluggish. Sales were down 1.9% on month in February, adjusted for ... Read More

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Retail sales in US rebound less than expected in February

US consumer spending warmed slightly in February, according to government data released Thursday, with retail sales regaining ground after an earlier hit from cold weather. Retail sales bounced 0. ... Read More

Retail Sales In US Rebound Less Than Expected In February

US consumer spending warmed slightly in February, according to government data released Thursday, with retail ... that sales of building materials and autos drove the February rebound after ... Read More