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Japan’s economy grows slower than expected in April-June

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Japan's economy grew slower than expected in April-June, government data showed on Monday, as private consumption softened due to headwinds from higher raw material costs and supply disruptions linked to the Middle East war. The annualised 1.1% increase... Read More.

Yen edges up as traders push back Fed rate hike bets

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Aug 17 (Reuters) - The yen crept higher against the dollar, largely shrugging off weaker-than-expected Japanese GDP data as traders postponed expectations of a rate hike from the Federal Reserve this year. The yen was 0.2% stronger against the U.S. dollar... Read More.

German companies cut US investment to three-year low, data show

By Rene Wagner BERLIN, Aug 16 (Reuters) - German companies slashed investments in the United States to a three-year low in the first half of 2026, as Trump administration policies fed uncertainty between the transatlantic trading partners. First-half direct investments plunged by nearly two-thirds year-on-year to... Read More.