Japan’s ratio of household spending on food hits 44-year high
Japan’s ratio of household spending on food hit a 44-year high in 2025, reflecting elevated food prices, according…
Germany’s troubled economy shows modest growth after two years of shrinkage
FRANKFURT, Germany — Germany’s troubled economy returned to modest growth last year after two years of falling output,…
Iran appoints new central bank governor after record currency fall and mass protests
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Wednesday appointed a new governor to the central bank after the former one…
India says its economy has overtaken Japan, eyes Germany
New Delhi – India has overtaken Japan as the world’s fourth-biggest economy — and officials hope to pass…
As a property slump drags on, China’s economy looks more resilient than it feels
HONG KONG — By some measures, China’s economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and breakthroughs in artificial…
US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy…
Wall Street drifts after mixed data on the US economy
NEW YORK — Stocks are drifting on Wall Street following mixed data on the U.S. economy, which did…
Tokyo inflation beats forecast, keeping BOJ on rate hike path
Tokyo’s inflation held steady in November and industrial output unexpectedly rose, keeping the Bank of Japan on track…
Japan OKs $135 billion stimulus package to help revive its sluggish economy
TOKYO — Japan’s Cabinet approved a 21.3 trillion yen ($135.4 billion) stimulus package Friday to help spur the…
Japan’s GDP drops as tariffs bite and domestic demand flags
Japan’s real gross domestic product declined at an annualized rate of 1.8% in the three months through September,…
Japan’s economy contracts as exports get hit by US tariffs
TOKYO — Japan’s economy sank at an annualized rate of 1.8% in the July-September period, government data showed…
Japan’s economy contracts as exports get hit by US tariffs
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy sank at an annualized rate of 1.8% in the July-September period, government data…