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Franklin FTSE Asia ex Japan ETF

FLAX

Market cap $56.2M

35.12 USD

-0.52

1.46%

At close Updated Oct 14, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-1.46%

5 days

-3.28%

1 month

-2.61%

3 months

-1.71%

6 months

5.31%

Year to date

15.45%

1 year

21.9%

5 years

29.12%

10 years

52.9%

News

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Neutral

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Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 16.7%

Neutral 66.7%

Negative 16.7%

Why the BOJ will bet small on rate hikes now to avoid a bigger shock later

The last time Japan's central bank lifted its main policy rate half a percentage point, prices were so hot the land the Imperial Palace sat on was said to be worth more than the combined real estate of California.

Why the BOJ will bet small on rate hikes now to avoid a bigger shock later

Japan got caught in the tech selloff. Now it's time to buy the dip, says strategist.

A research firm says there are cyclical, fundamental and technical reason to buy Japanese stocks.

Japan got caught in the tech selloff. Now it's time to buy the dip, says strategist.

Japan headline inflation rate hits highest this year as energy prices bite

Core inflation — which strips out prices of fresh food but includes energy — was in line with expectations, coming in at 1.8%.

Japan headline inflation rate hits highest this year as energy prices bite

Japan exports growth accelerates for fifth straight month, beating estimates, on robust chip shipments

Exports growth accelerated for a fifth straight month coming in at 23.2%. Economists polled by Reuters had estimated growth at 19.9%.

Japan exports growth accelerates for fifth straight month, beating estimates, on robust chip shipments

Takaichi's fiscal push could lift growth — and Japan's already-rising interest bill

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's planned food-tax cut would reduce annual government revenue by an estimated 4.4 trillion yen, just as Japan's borrowing costs and debt-servicing bill are rising. Higher JGB yields may attract domestic investors and prevent a disorderly bond sell-off, but they would steadily reduce the government's fiscal room.

Takaichi's fiscal push could lift growth — and Japan's already-rising interest bill

Bank of Japan Set to Hold as It Assesses Impact of June Increase

The Bank of Japan is likely to take a breather this week to assess the effects of its latest move after raising its policy rate to the highest level in three decades.

Bank of Japan Set to Hold as It Assesses Impact of June Increase

JGBs Fall Amid Concerns Over Japan's Fiscal Policies

JGBs fell in price terms in early Tokyo trade amid concerns over Japan's fiscal policies.

JGBs Fall Amid Concerns Over Japan's Fiscal Policies

Nikkei Falls 1.0%, Dragged by Electronics, Tech Stocks

Japanese stocks were lower in early trade as uncertainty over the Middle East conflict continues.

Nikkei Falls 1.0%, Dragged by Electronics, Tech Stocks

Newest Bank of Japan Policymaker Pledges to Keep Careful Eye on Yen

Ayano Sato pledged to carefully watch the impact of a weak yen on prices, though she didn't give any clear hints on her monetary policy stance.

Newest Bank of Japan Policymaker Pledges to Keep Careful Eye on Yen

Japanese stocks are on fire. Here's what's driving the hot streak.

Japanese equities have hit all-time highs at a pace not seen since 1989.

Japanese stocks are on fire. Here's what's driving the hot streak.

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