Japan’s bank lending rises fastest since COVID-19, backing BOJ’s path
Japan’s bank lending expanded at the fastest pace since the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting credit is still accessible and…
Japan’s nominal wages top 3% again in longest streak since 1992
Japanese wages climbed again in May, comfortably outpacing inflation and reinforcing the Bank of Japan’s stance toward raising…
First-half bankruptcies reach highest level since 2022 as weak yen takes toll
Japan’s weak currency has caused the most bankruptcies during the first half of a year since 2022, underscoring…
Japan’s retail sales rise for third month on wage gains and subsidies
Japan’s retail sales rose for a third month in May, powered by strong wage gains and government subsidies…
States look to drop prescription costs by reining in middlemen
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — As consumers worry about medication costs, states are trying to lower drug prices by…
Tokyo inflation picks up, keeping BOJ on track for further hike
Tokyo’s key inflation gauge picked up for the first time in eight months, keeping the Bank of Japan on…
U.S. filings for unemployment benefits fall to 226,000 last week as layoffs remain historically low
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for jobless aid fell modestly last week as layoffs remained…
Japan’s real wages rise for fourth month, backing BOJ hike
Japanese workers’ real wages have increased for a fourth month, marking the longest stretch of gains in four…
China’s factory activity slows in May, raising questions over its economy
BEIJING (AP) — China’s factory activity was flat in May, according to an official survey released Sunday, raising…
California air regulators approve changes to cap-and-trade program
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California air regulators updated the rules of a key climate program on Friday in…
Taiwan urges $630 billion asset management industry to scale up
Taiwan must scale up its largest asset managers if it hopes to compete as a regional financial hub…
Faster economic growth supports BOJ’s case for hike
Japan’s economy grew much faster than expected at the start of the year, supporting the case for further…