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Japan services growth hits five-month high, PMI shows

TOKYO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Japan's services sector expanded at its fastest pace in five months in August, as stronger domestic demand lifted business activity and new work, a private survey showed on Thursday. • The S&P Global final Japan Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI)... Read More.

Yen in the spotlight after sudden jump

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Sept 3 (Reuters) - The yen held its gains on Thursday after a sudden, brief surge in the previous session that traders suspect may have been driven by government authorities, keeping pressure on the dollar ahead of a crucial U.S. jobs... Read More.