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Weak yen helps Toyota compensate for Japan problems
Weak yen helps Toyota compensate for Japan problems
by  AFP

Toyota reported a modest rise in first-quarter net profits on Thursday as a weak yen and cost cuts helped the Japanese auto giant overcome a drop in production and sales in its home market. Toyota last year reported record bumper results, with net profit doubling to 4.94 trillion yen and revenues soaring by a fifth to 45.1 trillion yen, helped by strong sales of hybrid vehicles.

Most stocks rise on Fed rate cut hope but strong yen batters Tokyo
Most stocks rise on Fed rate cut hope but strong yen batters Tokyo
by  AFP

Most equity markets rose Thursday after the Federal Reserve flagged a possible interest rate cut next month, but Tokyo's Nikkei tumbled on a stronger yen following a hike by the Bank of Japan. "We continue to expect that the Federal Reserve will cut rates in September and December, followed by four 25 basis point reductions in 2025," said JP Morgan Asset Management's Raisah Rasid.

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