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…
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Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told reporters during his post-decision press conference last week that the central bank…
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BOJ chief flags upside inflation risks, faster hikes possible
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Multiple wars drive up the price of diesel
Diesel fuel is in especially short supply right now — for factors geopolitical and otherwise — driving prices…
Prices of 2,311 food products to rise in Japan in August
Prices are slated to rise in Japan in August for 2,311 food products and beverages made by 195…
China’s debt ratio dips as households cut borrowing and firms slash investment: report
China’s debt-to-GDP ratio fell in the second quarter for the first time since 2022, even as the government…
BOJ chief flags upside inflation risks, faster hikes possible
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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…
AI boom seen bringing short-term inflation pain, little GDP gain in US
Economy Economic growth benefits have mainly gone to South Korea, other chip exporters While U.S. data center construction…
US GDP growth dips as inflation and trade deficits pressure economy | Business and Economy News
GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the second quarter following a 2.1 percent increase in first quarter. Published…
Japan trims economic outlook as elevated oil prices weigh on growth
Japan has lowered its economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year, reflecting expectations that higher oil prices…