Japan’s Exports Surge in March, Beat Expectations as China’s Demand Improves
Exports out of Japan rose at the fastest pace seen in over three years, driven higher by a sharp increase in demand from China, although Full Article
Japan’s Manufacturers Turn More Optimistic About Business Conditions
Japan's manufacturing companies are turning more optimistic about economic conditions improving in the coming year, with business confidence Full Article
Japan’s Core Machinery Orders Post an Unexpected Fall in February
Core machinery orders across Japan posted a surprising drop during the month of February, raising concerns about weakness in capital Full Article
Japan’s Wholesale Prices Increase at Fastest Pace Since January 2020
In a boost for the Japanese economy, wholesale prices across the nation rose for the first time in over a year during the month of March Full Article
Japan’s Household Spending Contracts For Third Consecutive Month
Household spending across Japan posted a decline for the third consecutive month during February, on account of fresh restrictions imposed Full Article
Japan’s Services Sector Still in Contraction, But Pace of Contraction Slows Down
The services sector in Japan continued to contract into the month of March as the coronavirus pandemic, but the pace of contraction eased Full Article
Cash Balance Across Japan Rises at Fastest Pace in Over Four Years
Data released by the Bank of Japan earlier today reveals that cash balance across the world's third largest economy increased by more than Full Article
Business Confidence of Big Japanese Companies Improves
Business sentiment among big manufacturers in Japan picked up to touch pre-pandemic levels over Q1 2021, buoyed by companies' plans to Full Article
Japanese Manufacturing Activity on the Rise as Outputs, Orders Increase
Japanese manufacturing activity increased at a faster rate, powered by an rise in orders and output on the back of improved external as well Full Article
Japan’s Industrial Production Suffers Contraction in February
Factory output across Japan declined during the month of February on account of a drop in the manufacturing of cars and electrical machinery Full Article
Japan’s Retail Sales Decline For Third Consecutive Month in February
Retail sales across Japan posted a decline for the third consecutive month during February amid cautious spending among consumers due to the Full Article
BOJ to Continue With Its Ultra-loose Policy For More Years to Come?
At its most recent policy review meeting, BOJ policymakers discussed ways to make its accommodative monetary policy more sustainable Full Article
Will Hiking the Minimum Wage Boost Domestic Consumption in Japan?
Japan's latest attempt to give its flailing economy a boost consists of increasing the minimum wage to spur household spending, which has Full Article
Japanese Government Announces Scheme to Offer Support to Mid and Large Companies
The Japanese government has announced a new scheme to provide aid to mid-sized and large companies increase their capital funds Full Article
BOJ to Allow Long-Term Interest Rates to Move in a Wider Band
At its latest monetary policy review, the Bank of Japan announced that it would allow long-term interest to move in a wider band around the Full Article