TOKYO: Japanese retail sales rose 12.0% in April from a year earlier, government data showed on Monday. That compared with a median market forecast for a 15.3% rise. To view full tables, go to the website of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry at: …
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Coming Due. Huarong needs to refinance or repay some $6.2 billion of notes this year. Source: Bloomberg. Note: Local bonds converted to
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LITTLE ROCK (TB&P) — In recent months, consumers have been feeling the effects of rising prices, an inflationary movement concerning business leaders and politicians. Economist Mervin Jebaraj with the UA Walton College of Business says the inflation …
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Here's the latest news and analysis from Bloomberg Economics to help you start the week. The U.S. jobs report on Friday augurs a pivotal moment for
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Public disclosure of information pertaining to commercial confidence, business strategies, internal system, risk management, gas, etc would not serve any larger public interest, but would adversely affect the competitive position of banks in a highly competitive …
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