Many in the BoJ are cautious on raising rates in October and prefer to gauge more data on financial condition, while the central bank may signal underlying inflation has hit the 2% goal in the October meeting, according to sources

Many in the BoJ are cautious on raising rates in October and prefer to gauge more data on financial condition, while the central bank may signal underlying inflation has hit the 2% goal in the October meeting, according to sources

Kyodo notes comments from bond market sources stating many believe that today's 10-year JGB bond auction results were firm with lowest accepted prices higher than expected, a solid b/c, small tail and speculation of large demand from pension funds

Iran army spokesperson says the army has a large stockpile of new equipment and that production continues with intensity, adds the speed and range of the army's missiles will increase