BOJ’s Himino sees risk of price trend rising above 2% target
Bank of Japan Deputy Gov. Ryozo Himino says he sees a risk that inflation could accelerate beyond the…
Consumption tax cut on groceries could do more harm than good
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pushing for a cut in the consumption tax on groceries to help Japanese…
Japan can intervene twice more before November under IMF rules, official notes
Japan can conduct only two more sessions of three-day interventions by November if it wants to maintain its…
Global startup hub chief calls for more government support from Japan
Japan needs to provide more policy support if it wants to achieve its goal of increasing startup funding…
Akazawa says Japan shouldn’t be worse off under new tariffs
Japan will abide by the terms of a trade agreement reached last year with the United States —…
IMF urges Japan to avoid cutting sales tax amid higher expected borrowing costs
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Japan against cutting sales tax when borrowing costs on public debt…
Japan’s ratio of household spending on food hits 44-year high
Japan’s ratio of household spending on food hit a 44-year high in 2025, reflecting elevated food prices, according…
Japan’s base pay growth holds steady, but nominal wage increases slow
Growth in Japan’s base salaries held firm even as nominal wage gains decelerated sharply, sending mixed signals to…
Japan policy wonks consumed by debate over how to measure fiscal woes
A key measure of fiscal health in Japan is losing favor, with allies of the current administration saying…
BOJ will raise interest rate next week, all economists in a recent poll predict
The Bank of Japan will raise its policy interest rate next week, resuming a hiking cycle for the…
BOJ’s Ueda sends clear hint at chance of December rate hike
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda sent the clearest hint yet that his board might increase interest rates…
Japan’s two-year yield hits highest since 2008 on rate-hike bets
Japan’s two-year note yield rose to its highest level since 2008, and the yen gained against the dollar…