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?…
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…
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, 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…
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…