Japanese inflation breaks 2% for the first time this year
Inflation topped 2% in Japan for the first time this year, putting more pressure on the central bank…
UK inflation rise to highest in almost a year as Iran war drives fuel prices higher
LONDON — Inflation in the U.K. rose to its highest rate in almost a year as the Iran…
BOJ raises economic assessment for Tohoku and Shikoku as tech demand remains strong
The Bank of Japan revised up its economic assessment for two of the country’s nine regions in a…
What to know about Pedro Sánchez’s bid to turn Spain’s housing crunch into an electoral victory
BARCELONA, Spain — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez ‘s political career has been marked by close calls. And,…
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 output falls for second month due to impact from quake and Iran war
Japan’s industrial production fell for a second month, after an earthquake disrupted operations in Kyushu and as manufacturers…
Bond yields crank higher and pull US stocks further from their record | World
NEW YORK (AP) — Yields in the U.S. bond market cranked higher Monday and again touched their highest…
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…
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…
Price hikes to likely weigh on Japan households from summer onward
Households will likely receive a further blow as companies reflect rising costs, stemming from high crude oil prices,…
Wall Street slips from its record following the latest weak update on the US economy
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks edged back from their all-time high following the latest economic report to come…