Shares in Japan Set for Higher Start; Fed's Powell Vows Tough Action on Inflation
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U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Monday pledged tough action on inflation, days after the central bank raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years. SINGAPORE — Shares in Asia-Pacific rose in Tuesday morning trade, with investors watching for market reaction to comments by U.S.
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