Number of multiple-debt borrowers in Japan hits 12-year high
A growing number of people in Japan are carrying debts from multiple lenders, including consumer finance companies. According…
Producer price growth cools, easing urgency for further Bank of Japan hikes
The growth of corporate goods prices in Japan has eased again while staying at elevated levels, indicating that…
Japan growth minister says economy has exited reflationary phase
Japan no longer needs a reflationary policy of aggressive monetary easing and nimble fiscal spending, according to Growth…
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…
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…
Kishida sees growth strategy as game changer for yen
Joint U.S.-Japan intervention has supported the yen for now, but isn’t a game-changer for the currency or the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…