Japan’s faster GDP, wage growth support BOJ interest-rate hike
Japan’s economy grew at a faster clip in the second quarter than initially estimated while wages jumped the…
Japan’s wages grow most since 1997, keeping BOJ on rate-hike path
Japanese workers’ nominal wages have risen at the fastest pace in nearly three decades on the back of…
Trump keeps heralding an economic boom, but even a solid jobs report is causing problems for him
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has spent 20 months promising that America was on the cusp of…
Faster Tokyo inflation supports near-term BOJ rate hike case
Tokyo’s key inflation gauge accelerated for a third month even as the government took steps to reduce energy…
Japanese economic report cites need to closely monitor impact of natural disasters
The Japanese government highlighted the need to closely monitor the impact of recent natural disasters in a monthly…
Wall Street slips back from its record following the latest weak update on the US economy
NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market is edging back from its all-time high Friday following the latest…
Japan’s households continue to cut spending amid persistent inflation
Japan’s household spending has unexpectedly fallen for a seventh month even as real wages continued to increase, reflecting…
Tokyo inflation up on year for second month, keeping BOJ on rate hike path
Tokyo’s inflation pace has quickened for a second month, keeping the Bank of Japan on track to raise…
Americans’ confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after…
America In Focus: US inflation cooled in June, but AI build-out poses latest threat
The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over…
BOJ likely to raise growth forecast and stand pat, sources say
The Bank of Japan is likely to consider raising its economic growth forecast at its July meeting while…
Massive AI buildout poses latest inflation threat as consumers pay more for laptops and electricity
WASHINGTON — American consumers — and the Federal Reserve — are being hit with another high-cost headache .…