Australia Leading Index Data Due On Wednesday

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Australia Leading Index Data Due On Wednesday

(RTTNews) - Australia will on Wednesday see August results for the leading economic index from Westpac Bank, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In July, the index was down 0.2 percent on month.

New Zealand will release August numbers for credit card spending; in July, spending was up 4.9 percent on year.

Indonesia will see August figures for loan growth; in July, growth was at 10.71 percent.

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Yen Slides As Bank Of Japan Retains Rate As Expected

Yen Slides As Bank Of Japan Retains Rate As Expected

The Japanese yen weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Thursday, after the Bank of Japan left its interest rate unchanged for the second consecutive meeting and downgraded its growth projections citing trade tariff threats.
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Commodity Currencies Rise Amid Risk-on Mood

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Yen Slides Against Majors

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The Japanese yen strengthened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Thursday.
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Bank Of Japan Retains Rate As Expected; Cuts Growth Outlook Amid Tariff Uncertainty

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