Japan’s Households Boost Spending Despite Inflation Hit
A shopping street in Tokyo. Photographer: Toru Hanai/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — Japan’s household spending rose for a fifth month,…
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…
Aussie gains on easing trade tensions, resilient Chinese economy
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -The Australian dollar rose on Monday, cheered by reasons to be a bit…
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 says economy recovering but US tariff impact seen in auto sector
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s government said on Monday that the economy was recovering moderately but that impact from U.S.…
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…