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
Yen Fades as the Tokyo Olympics Gets Underway
One has to wonder if the losses sustained by the 2021 Tokyo Olympics will leave a long-term mark on the Japanese economy. 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 Likely to Face Sharp Spike in Inflation as Wholesale Price Surge
The sharp surge in import costs continued to weigh on corporate profits, sending wholesale prices across Japan higher into the month of June 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
US Dollar’s Strength Sends Major Currencies on Bearish Track
There appears to be no stopping the US dollar's bull run as it climbs to multi-month highs against safe haven Japanese yen as well as other 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 Retail Sales Beat Forecasts But Unemployment Also Ticks Higher
Retail sales across Japan posted a positive surprise, climbing higher for the third consecutive month during May; however, even as consumers 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
