China consumer inflation rises to 1.5% in April: govt

Consumer inflation in China rose to 1.5 per cent in April, authorities said Saturday, potentially easing concerns over deflation in the world's second-largest economy but below market forecasts.

BOJ chief tells Abe ready to take steps if price goal in doubt

(Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda told Prime Minister Shinzo Abe he is prepared to take whatever steps needed to achieve the central bank's 2 percent inflation target if it comes under threat.