Japan’s Household Spending Rises for the First Time in Four Months
Household spending across Japan rose at the fastest pace seen since 18 months during March, on the back of a strong rebound in consumer Full Article
Japan’s Economy Likely Contracted in Q1 2021, Q2 Doesn’t Look Good Either
A recent Reuters poll indicates that the world's third largest economy, Japan, is expected to have experienced a contraction in the first Full Article
Japan’s Services Sector Remains in Contraction For 15th Straight Month in April
The Japanese services sector stayed in a state of contraction for the 15th consecutive months during April, with the latest restrictions Full Article
Japan’s Manufacturing Sector Grows at the Fastest Pace Since February 2018
The Japanese manufacturing sector posted the fastest growth in more than three years during the month of April, buoyed by recovery in the Full Article
Japan’s Retail Sales Beat Expectations, Post Fastest Rise in Five Months
Finally some promising news for the Japanese economy, with retail sales across the world's third largest economy posting the fastest rise Full Article
Japan’s Services PPI Rises For the First Time in Six Months
Data revealed by the BOJ shows that services PPI increased by 0.7% YoY in March after holding steady through the previous month. Full Article
Japan’s Manufacturing Sector Expands at Faster Pace in Over Three Years
Activity across the manufacturing sector in Japan increased at the fastest pace seen in over three years during the month of April. Full Article
Japan’s Core CPI Falls For Eighth Consecutive Month in March
Japan is staring at a possible looming deflation crisis even as its economy struggles in the face of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, with Full Article
Will a Third State of Emergency Drive Japan Into Recession?
A second back-to-back contraction in the second quarter would potentially represent a technical recession as Japan is suffering the fourth Full Article
Japanese Companies Worry About Latest Wave and Impact on Business
A recent Reuters poll indicates a worsening outlook among Japanese firms in anticipation of a possible fourth wave of the coronavirus Full Article
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
