Tokyo's Ku-area saw a decrease in the annual inflation rate from 3.4% in January to 2.9% in February. The CPI excluding fresh food and energy remained steady at 1.9%, while the CPI...
Japan's retail trade saw a 0.5% increase in January, reaching ¥16.2 trillion (~$108 billion), as reported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. This growth indicates a po...
Japan's industrial production index fell by 1.1% in January to 100.5, as reported by METI. Despite the monthly decline, there was a 2.6% increase compared to the same month last ye...
The Energy Information Administration reports a significant decrease in US natural gas inventories, with a 261 Bcf drop in the week ending February 21. This marks a considerable sh...
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva discusses the ongoing global disinflation process amidst significant policy changes worldwide, highlighting the complexity and uncertaint...
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda voices concerns over US tariffs' unpredictability and their global economic impact, highlighting the need for close monitoring of trade policies a...
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle W. Bowman urges for a streamlined regulatory framework to support community banks, emphasizing the need for tailored policies to prevent overregul...
Freddie Mac reports a significant drop in 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate mortgage rates, marking the lowest levels since December 2024. This decline, alongside improving housing in...
