Japan’s leadership drama won’t change the economic storyline
TOKYO — What if a political earthquake upends Japan in unpredictable ways and yet very little changes anyway?…
Japan’s market boom to continue despite political uncertainty: Fidelity
Japan’s stock market is expected to extend its rally if the next government continues efforts to boost economic…
IMF urges Bank of Japan to move ‘very gradually’ with rate hikes
By Leika Kihara WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan must keep monetary policy loose and move very gradually…
Japan’s central bank survey shows an improved outlook for manufacturers
TOKYO (AP) — Sentiment among Japan’s large manufacturers improved for a second straight quarter, according to a closely…
Japan’s central bank survey shows an improved outlook for manufacturers
TOKYO (AP) — Sentiment among Japan’s large manufacturers improved for a second straight quarter, according to a closely…
Japan’s economy shows strain as factory output and retail sales drop
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s factory output fell more than expected while retail sales declined for the…
Global Debt Hits $338 Trillion At Worst Possible Moment
If you’re looking for another reason why the Bank of Japan won’t be hiking rates anytime soon, the…
BOJ likely to hike rates to 1.5% under Ueda, former board member predicts
By Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan will probably raise its benchmark interest…
Japan’s corporate service inflation perks up in August
TOKYO (Reuters) -A leading indicator of Japan’s service-sector inflation perked up in August, data showed on Thursday, backing…
Global 36-Hour Interest-Rate Spree Heralds First US Cut of 2025
Chairman of the US Federal Reserve Jerome Powell, from left, Governor of the Bank of Canada Tiff Macklem,…
Yen Weakens as Ishiba’s Resignation Threatens Long-Bond Selloff
Shigeru Ishiba departs after resigning during a news conference in Tokyo, on Sept. 7. (Bloomberg) — Japanese markets…
Central bankers at Jackson Hole warn growth hinges on foreign workers
Central bankers at this year’s Jackson Hole Economic Symposium warned that ageing populations and shrinking workforces will limit…