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The US dollar strengthened against major currencies early Thursday, ahead of significant economic data releases including the Philadelphia Fed's manufacturing reading and weekly jobless claims. Key foreign exchange movements included EUR/USD falling to 1.1611, GBP/USD to 1.3432, and USD/JPY rising to 159.0770. Upcoming speeches from Fed and central bank officials are also scheduled, with the next meetings for the ECB, BoE, and BoJ set for June.

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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) faces calls to pause its bond taper plan amid recent market volatility and inflation concerns. A survey revealed mixed opinions from investors ahead of the June policy meeting, with some urging a pause in tapering while others advocate for a gradual reduction in bond purchases. The BOJ has been tapering since 2024 and currently buys 2.1 trillion yen of Japanese government bonds monthly. The central bank's ability to respond to market instability may influence its future bond taper strategy.

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Australia's unemployment rate rose to 4.5% in April, the highest since November 2021, as employment fell by 18,600. The Reserve Bank of Australia's rate hike expectations diminished significantly. Meanwhile, Japan's April exports exceeded forecasts, and the Bank of Japan's Koeda indicated underlying inflation is around 2%. South Korea confirmed 24-hour dollar-won trading starting July 6. Overall, Asia-Pacific equities were buoyed by Wall Street gains despite mixed economic data.

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Bank of Japan policy board member Koeda says  underlying inflation already around 2%

Japan's import growth for April was reported at an annual rate of 9.7%, surpassing the expected 8.3%, according to Jin10. The previous month's rate was recorded at 10.9%.

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Value investors think the good times are far from over for the Japanese stock market. Here are stocks and funds to invest in now.

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Foreign investors net bought Japanese stocks worth -444.81 billion yen in the week ended March 27, compared to -250.97 billion yen in the previous week

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BOJ TO UPDATE BOARD’S MEDIUM-TERM INFLATION, GROWTH FORECASTS, RISK ANALYSIS IN QUARTERLY OUTLOOK REPORT AFTER APR 27-28 MEETING

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The fiscal expansion plan of Takashi Saito, the weakness of the yen benefiting exporters, and global investors seeking more reliable sources of returns outside the U.S. market have jointly driven this wave of foreign capital inflow

- Foreign investments in Japanese stocks are surging at the fastest pace in a decade, following high-profile election victories.  
- In the week ending February 13, the net purchase of Japanese stocks and index futures by foreign investors reached 1.78 trillion yen (approximately $11.5 billion), the highest weekly inflow since November 2014, driven by expectations of political stability and increased government spending.  
- The weak yen and expectations of fiscal expansion are attracting global investors seeking diversification outside the U.S., as Japan's stock market outperforms other markets, particularly in light of recent geopolitical uncertainties.

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Foreign capital sweeps Japanese stocks, with net purchases in a single week reaching the highest level since 2014!

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