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5 Major Japan Bank Groups' Net Profits Jump 56 Pct in April-Sept.

5 Major Japan Bank Groups' Net Profits Jump 56 Pct in April-Sept.

   Tokyo, Nov. 14 (Jiji Press)--The combined consolidated net profits of five major Japanese banking groups in April-September surged 56.3 pct from a year before to 1,996 billion yen, their latest earnings reports have shown.
   Their earnings were robust thanks to improved loan margins following the yen's weakening and a rise in U.S. interest rates, as well as strong demand for funds in and outside Japan.

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