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Yen Falls Vs. Dollar Before Japan Transition

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The yen hit a 20-month low against the dollar Tuesday as Japan's incoming prime minister stepped up pressure on the Bank of Japan to ease monetary policy, while the dollar was buoyed by uncertainty about U.S. budget talks.

RBI Keeps Key Rates Unchanged; Indicates Rate Cuts In Jan. Review

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The Reserve Bank of India in an unexpected move decided to keep the key interest rates and cash reserve ratio unchanged in a monetary policy review, citing the fragile global economic situation but said the policy focus was shifting towards growth, indicating monetary easing in the next quarter review.
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Japan's Monetary Base Rises 5% In November

Japan's monetary base rose in November compared to that in the same month last year, indicating that the monetary easing policies are leading to an increase in the amount of currency in circulation which in turn results in reviving economic growth.
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Asian Shares Rise On US Fiscal Hopes

Asian shares edged up Thursday, mirroring U.S. and European stock rises overnight, as sentiment improved after U.S. House Speaker John Boehner said he was "optimistic" on reaching a budget deal.

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