Half of economists still see BOJ waiting until December to hike
Half of surveyed economists still expect the Bank of Japan to wait until December to bump its benchmark interest…
Weak yen gives Tokyo edge in global startup race, Koike says
The weak yen is an advantage for for foreign startups and investors in Tokyo, because it enables them…
BOJ likely to raise growth forecast and stand pat, sources say
The Bank of Japan is likely to consider raising its economic growth forecast at its July meeting while…
Japan’s producer prices rise at fastest pace since early 2023
Japan’s corporate goods prices in June picked up at the fastest pace since early 2023, adding to evidence…
Yields hit three-decade highs as BOJ behind-the-curve narrative debated
Japanese yields are hitting multidecade highs, with the 10-year Japanese government bond climbing on Thursday to 2.9%, a…
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…
Japan’s 2026 wage talks result in third year of gains above 5%
Japan’s annual wage negotiations concluded with average pay gains topping 5% for a third year, underscoring the economy’s…
Inside Japan’s $25 billion consumer market built on fan devotion
Japan’s fervent fans of everything from pop idols and anime characters to online streamers have turned their devotion…
Takaichi’s new BOJ board pick signals tame view on inflation
New Bank of Japan board member Ayano Sato said the country’s inflation views aren’t very strong yet, suggesting…
Japan nears longest postwar growth even as households struggle
Japan is close to notching its longest economic growth streak since WWII, as the nation weathers higher oil…
Japan mulls delaying minimum wage hike
The government is considering delaying its goal of raising the country’s average minimum hourly wages to ¥1,500 (about…