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Japan’s benchmark 10-year government bond yield climbed to a three-decade high on Tuesday as a stalemate in the Middle East conflict stoked inflation worries and reinforced speculation about a near-term Bank of Japan interest-rate increase.

By Makiko Yamazaki and Leika Kihara TOKYO, Aug 17 (Reuters) – Japan’s economy slowed in the second quarter and missed market forecasts on softer household and business spending, highlighting the fragile nature of its recovery as the Middle East war clouds the outlook.

On an annualized basis, Japan saw growth of 1.1%, against estimates of 2%.

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 …

TOKYO, Aug 17 (Reuters) – Japan’s economy expanded an annualised 1.1% in the April-June quarter, government data showed on Monday, compared with a median market forecast for a 2.0% increase. The rise in gross domestic product (GDP) translated into a quarterly increase of 0.

Domestic cultivation of fresh salmon and trout, species that are mainly imported to Japan, is rapidly increasing, particularly in the once-disaster stricken coastal areas of the Tohoku region.

Crown Prince Akishino faced reporters days after Japan revised its imperial succession law. His answer: “The reality is that I can’t talk about it.”