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M impact | MACRO | Oct 30, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC
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H impact | MACRO | Oct 30, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC
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H impact | MACRO | Oct 30, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC
Economists forecast Japan Q3 GDP capex up 0.95% quarter on quarter
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H impact | MACRO | Oct 30, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC
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L impact | MACRO | Oct 30, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC
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L impact | MACRO | Oct 30, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC