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Asian markets stutter as traders prepare for Fed decision
Asian markets stutter as traders prepare for Fed decision
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Asian markets started the week limply Monday following a sell-off on Wall Street, with focus turning to the Federal Reserve's keenly awaited key policy decision. The yen edged up slightly against the dollar but remains under pressure, though investors will be keeping a close watch on the Bank of Japan's own policy decision this week.

Five can't-miss movies from the Toronto film fest
Five can't-miss movies from the Toronto film fest
Business and Economy
by  AFP

The Toronto International Film Festival wrapped up on Sunday, after a whirling 10 days chock full of world premieres, special presentations, talks with key filmmakers and TV debuts. The film -- a meditation on love, loss and the horrors of World War II -- was a hot ticket in Toronto, where it had its international premiere after opening in Japan in mid-July.