Japanese households boost spending despite inflation hit
Japan’s household spending rose for a fifth month, providing some support for an economy that analysts say contracted…
Japan pushes reuse market as new consumption model
Reusing products and materials instead of discarding them is taking hold as a new consumption model in Japan.…
Japan private-sector pay hits record in 2024
The average salary for private-sector workers in Japan reached a record high of ¥4.78 million in 2024, up…
Tokyo stocks hit a fourth all-time high in six trading days
Tokyo stocks reached all-time highs for a second consecutive day and for the fourth time in six trading…
Japan’s Nikkei 225 breaches 43,000 for first time ever
Tokyo stocks rose to a record high for a second consecutive day as inflation figures released overnight suggested…
Bank of Japan likely to hold key rate at 0.5% as tariff breakthrough evaluated
The Bank of Japan is expected to hold rates steady during a two-day policy meeting that starts Wednesday.…
Japan might be in a technical recession already
Recent economic indicators suggest that Japan might already be in recession, according to a think tank report released…