Japan's unemployment rate remained steady at 2.5% in June, matching expectations and last month's figure. The job-to-applicant ratio slightly decreased to 1.22, indicating a minor ...
Japan's manufacturing sector showed signs of contraction in July, with the PMI Index dropping to 48.9, below the neutral mark. Experts link the downturn to US trade policy uncertai...
Japan's Consumer Confidence Index fell to 33.7 in July, with declines in overall livelihood, employment, income growth, and willingness to buy durable goods. Inflation expectations...
Japan's industrial production index rose by 1.7% in June, exceeding expectations with a 4% increase year-on-year. Shipments slightly decreased month-on-month but grew annually, whi...
Japan's private sector showed modest growth in July with a composite PMI of 51.5, driven by the services sector despite manufacturing contraction. Experts cite tariff uncertainty a...
Japan is set to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft as part of a new trade agreement with the US, alongside increased rice purchases and a boost in defense spending, totaling a $550 billi...
Japan's 10-year government bond yield reached its highest since 2008 after a trade deal with the U.S. and political shifts, including the LDP losing its Upper House majority, spark...
Japan's industrial production index slightly decreased by 0.1% in May, with a 2.4% drop from the previous year. Shipments increased monthly but fell annually, while inventories and...
Japan's 20-year government bond yield hits its highest since 2000 amid investor concerns over the upcoming Upper House election, which may lead to increased government spending and...
Japan's Producer Price Index rose by 2.9% in June year-on-year, matching expectations but slowing from May's 3.2%. Monthly PPI fell by 0.2%, with export prices down 1.6% annually a...
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expresses regret over the US's 25% tariff on Japanese imports, set for August 1. Japan views this as an opportunity for dialogue, aiming for a...
Japan's Producer Price Index rose by 4% in August year-on-year, matching expectations but slowing from July's 4.2%. Monthly PPI growth also eased, while export and import prices de...
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba aims for a tariff-free trade deal with the US, emphasizing economic benefits and a strong relationship with President Trump, diverging from t...
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba criticizes US auto tariffs as "absolutely unacceptable" amid rising trade tensions. The US's reluctance to exempt Japan from new import dutie...
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba criticizes US auto tariffs as 'absolutely unacceptable' during trade talks, with Washington resisting Japan's exemption from new import dutie...
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba criticizes US auto tariffs as "absolutely unacceptable" amid escalating trade tensions, with US officials reluctant to exempt Japan from new ...
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba criticizes US auto tariffs as "absolutely unacceptable" during rising trade tensions, with the US reportedly resisting exemptions for Japan i...
Japan's consumer confidence experienced a significant decline in April, sparking discussions on its causes and effects on the economy. Analysts are closely monitoring the situation...
Japan's manufacturing sector showed a slight improvement in April with the PMI Index rising to 48.7 from 48.4 in March, yet it remains below the neutral mark, indicating a continue...
Japan's industrial production index fell by 1.1% in March, with shipments dropping 2.8% month-on-month. Inventories saw a slight increase, highlighting mixed economic signals.
Japan's retail sales fell by 1.2% in March, missing investor expectations, but annual figures show a 3.1% growth. The wholesale industry also saw a 3.6% increase year-on-year.
Japan's services sector experienced a significant upturn in April, with the au Jibun Bank Flash Services Business Activity Index rising to 52.2. The overall private sector also saw...
Japan's Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato denies allegations of yen manipulation, stating recent interventions were to buy yen, not weaken it. This comes after US President Trump war...
Japan's top diplomat Masato Kanda Mimura calls for the US to exempt Japan from recent tariffs, highlighting the need for economic stability and ongoing discussions with the US Trea...
Japan's top currency diplomat Masato Kanda Mimura urges the US to exempt Japan from recent tariffs, highlighting the impact on financial markets and ongoing trade negotiations betw...
Japan's Consumer Confidence Index fell to 34.1 in March, with mixed movements across its components. While income growth saw a slight increase, employment and overall livelihood in...
Japan's Masato Kanda Mimura addresses the impact of US tariffs on Japanese goods, urging for exemptions and emphasizing stable currency movements. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba agr...
Japan's top currency diplomat, Masato Kanda Mimura, urges the US to exempt Japan from recent global tariffs, highlighting discussions to address financial market volatility and the...
Japan's Consumer Confidence Index fell by 0.9 points in March to 34.1, with mixed movements in livelihood, employment, income growth, and durable goods willingness. Public expectat...
Japan's Consumer Confidence Index fell in March, with the overall livelihood and employment indices also declining. However, income growth showed a slight increase. Public expectat...
Japan's Consumer Confidence Index fell by 0.9 points to 34.1 in March, with mixed movements across its components. The public's price expectations showed a slight shift towards ant...
Japan's service sector showed signs of stagnation in March, with the key index falling to 50.0, indicating a significant slowdown from the previous month's growth. The report highl...
