North America Set to Cut Rates as Rest of G-7 Looks On
The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building in Washington, DC. (Bloomberg) — Policymakers in Washington and Ottawa will…
What to expect for Japan’s economy under Sanae Takaichi, its 1st female prime minister
TOKYO (AP) — Share prices have soared recently in Tokyo on hopes that conservative Japanese lawmaker Sanae Takaichi,…
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 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,…
US, Japan reaffirm FX commitments, leave room for interventions
By Makiko Yamazaki and Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) – The United States and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to…
Yen Weakens, Nikkei Gains, Risks Mount for Japan’s Long Bonds
Shigeru Ishiba departs after resigning during a news conference in Tokyo, on Sept. 7. (Bloomberg) — Japanese markets…
BOJ’s Ueda expects tightening job market to push up wages
By Howard Schneider and Leika Kihara JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) -Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said wage…