Bank of Japan’s 2% inflation-target victory fails to impress
The Bank of Japan’s declaration last week that its 2% inflation target has finally and definitely been met…
IMF raises Japan’s growth forecast for 2026 to 0.7%
Bangkok – The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised its economic growth projection for Japan to 0.7% for…
Tokyo inflation hits 2.7% in September as some subsidies come to an end
Tokyo consumer inflation was 2.7% in September, breaking 2% for the first time since December 2025, as the…
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…