Japan’s Business Activity on the Decline – Services Sector Contracts More Severely
Manufacturing activity across Japan posted the weakest increase seen since five months during July as the nation faces severe challenges Full Article
Japan’s Exports Surge, Post Double-Digit Growth Over Strong Demand From China, US
In what could lend a much-needed boost to the ailing economy, Japan saw a sharp rise in exports during the month of June, on the back of Full Article
Japan’s Core CPI Posts Highest Growth in More Than a Year
The effect of inflationary pressures has driven core consumer prices across Japan to the highest levels seen in 15 months during June. Core Full Article
Japan’s Manufacturers Turn More Upbeat, Services’ Outlook Worsens
Japanese manufacturers turned more confident about their business outlook in July, turning especially upbeat about an improvement in demand Full Article
Japan’s Household Spending on the Rise For the Third Straight Month in May
Domestic consumption across the world's third largest economy seems to be improving, with household spending by Japanese consumers posting Full Article
Japan’s Services Sector Activity Contracts for 17 Straight Months: June’s PMI Below 50
The services sector in Japan continued its contraction for the 17th consecutive month during June, amid the outbreak of the fresh wave of Full Article
Japan’s Manufacturing Sector Sees Slowest Pace of Growth Since February
Japan's manufacturing sector posted the slowest rate of growth seen since four months during June, being affected especially hard due to the Full Article
Global Chip Shortages Drive Japan’s Industrial Output Into Contraction
Japan's industrial output contracted by 5.9% MoM in May on the back of a severe reduction in manufacturing of cars and production machinery. Full Article
Japan’s Services PPI Ticks Higher For Third Straight Month in May
Corporate services prices across Japan posted their fastest increase seen since September 2020 during May, lending some hope to investors Full Article
Japan’s Manufacturing Sector Posts Slower Growth in June – Restrictions Weigh
Manufacturing activity across Japan posted the slowest pace of expansion seen since four months during June, indicating a possible easing Full Article
Japan’s Exports, Core Machinery Orders Rise – Economic Recovery Underway?
The economic recovery across Japan appears to be gathering some pace, with exports posting a sharp rebound during the month of May even as Full Article
Japan’s Q1 2021 GDP Revised Higher, But Domestic Consumption Worries Weigh
The Japanese government has revised the nation's first quarter GDP higher, supported by smaller than anticipated reduction in capital and Full Article
Japan’s Revised Q1 GDP to Come in Better Than Prelim Reading?
A recent Reuters poll of economists indicates some ray of hope for the Japanese economy, forecasting a smaller than previously expected Full Article
Japan’s Services Sector Contracts For 16th Consecutive Month in May
Activity across the Japanese services sector continued to contract for the 16th consecutive month during May on the back of the government Full Article
