Daily FNArena News - International

It’s not just Japanese investors who are watching signals and moves from the BOJ very closely.

Pressure is seen as increasing for Japanese interest rates to rise.

Inflationary pressures in Asia may result in higher interest rates.

Life is never easy in the Philippines, but at least the view from here is more positive.

Japan warns developing Asia may find life is getting tougher as interest rates are on the rise.

Protectionism is on the rise and South Korea is no exception. When will politicians learns it’ll bite them in the bum? Maybe they don’t care.

Lower economic growth lies ahead for some key economies, but overall the picture remains pretty robust.

DBS estimates China’s foreign reserves could reach US$1 trillion by year end. Don’t expect any rapid policy changes.

The European Commission fears a rapidly appreciating renminbi may not be in Europe’s interest.

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