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Bank of Japan to allow 'greater flexibility' in controlling bond yields
Bank of Japan to allow 'greater flexibility' in controlling bond yields
by  AFP

The Bank of Japan on Friday eased its grip on its ultra-loose monetary policy in a small step towards normalisation as inflation accelerates and the yen comes under pressure against other major currencies. The currency has been hammered for more than a year as the BoJ refused to shift from its policy, even as central banks around the world pushed up interest rates to fight surging inflation.

Asian markets drop after Wall St loss, yen rises ahead of BoJ
Asian markets drop after Wall St loss, yen rises ahead of BoJ
by  AFP

Equities fell Friday following a sell-off on Wall Street where forecast-beating data revived concerns the Federal Reserve could hike interest rates further, while speculation swirled that the Bank of Japan could be preparing to shift from its era of easy money.

Tainted love: Misinformation drives 'vaccine-free' dating
Tainted love: Misinformation drives 'vaccine-free' dating
by  AFP

In a private dating group on Facebook, Renee flaunts herself to like-minded singles as a fit, adventurous Kizomba dancer who at 35 exudes "inner child vibes." A prospective match's vaccination status determines compatibility not just for Renee, a self-employed Australian, but for many posting in "unvaxed singles" groups that have cropped up on Facebook.

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